Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Archive Cartonage missing one/front section

Cartonage missing one/front section

with filed-grey paint

the six o’clock arm bearing a Russian Cyrillic maker’s mark of “ЕДУАРД” for the St

the obverse consisting of a first pattern jawless Totenkofp

a privately purchased example in very fine condition

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, I Class Star, c.2000 Archive Cartonage missing one/front sectionInstituted May 16, 1995. An Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, Breast Star in silver, featuring an eight point star with smooth rays, the central insignia on the obverse presents a white enamel cross with black and blue edges, shapes in each quadrant, with three lions in the center, the reverse with a vertical pin with ring hook and dual stays, measures 79. 7 mm (w) x 79. 6 mm (h), enamels intact, very dark patina, a scarce decoration in very fine