Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Ii Class Grand Commander, C.1940 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a New York Times correspondent

a New York Times correspondent wrote:

” the reverse side plain except for the manufacturer’s initials “W

the centre right bears three green painted metal sew-through buttons

the reverse with ten visible rivets securing the obverse fixtures in place

was divided into two parts

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Ii Class Grand Commander, C.1940 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a New York Times correspondent(Valgethe teenetemrk). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), intact enamels, greening evident between the arms, scattered spotting, on a full length neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the White Star was established by Prime Minister Konstantin Pts in 1936 in commemoration of the struggle for Estonian independence. It was later suppressed during