Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, I Class Star, C.1930 Archive On August 12 & 13

On August 12 & 13 divers and surface support from the Tonquin Foundation

as most of them were not claimed when the medal was authorized in 1932

and residing on 253 Gröpel Heerstraße in Bremen at the time of issuance

This included volunteers

1974 - March 29

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, I Class Star, C.1930 Archive On August 12 & 13(Kotkaristi teenetemaerk). Instituted on 24 February 1928. 1928 1950 issue. A beaded multiple rayed eight pointed star in polished silver, the obverse centre presents an enameled black Maltese cross in silver gilt, displaying a highly detailed silver Estonian eagle holding a sword and the Estonian coat of arms, with three blue lions on a silver shield, the reverse presents a principle pin assembly dual stays, measuring 86. 17 mm (w) x 85. 76 mm (h),