Estonia, Republic. A White Cross Of The Home Guard, III Class in Case Hold (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz)

(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz)

A commemorative program for the return to Toronto of the 2nd Special Service Battalion

notable chips to the white enamel arms on the obverse and the reverse

An SS-Stammkarte (official file) transcript (215x194mm

Major (Retired)

Estonia, Republic. A White Cross Of The Home Guard, III Class in Case Hold (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz)(Kaitseliidu Valgerist). Instituted in 1929. In silver, bronze gilt and enamels, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 45. 6 mm (h), unmarked, original ribbon, enamel discolouration around eagle but otherwise intact, near extremely fine. Contained in its original case of issue, exterior in a pebbled burgundy, interior with silk lid and black velvet medalbed, measures 66 mm (w) x 133 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), functional pin and hinge, extremely fine condition.