Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, I Class Star (Collectors Copy) GTRexclude the Heavy Cruiser (CA) New

the Heavy Cruiser (CA) New Orleans Class U

numbered "15" and "28" on the reverse of the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively

page 12258 and in the Canada Gazette of November 15

Footnote: Plans for the Lappland Shield were introduced in February as the last German campaign shield of the Second War

The 52 mm wide dark tan sweatband is leather

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, I Class Star (Collectors Copy) GTRexclude the Heavy Cruiser (CA) New(Valgetaehe teenetemaerk). Instituted on 7 October 1936. Post 1945 Copy. A breast star constructed of a silver, six pointed star, the obverse centre presents the white enamelled badge of the Order, without the rays between the cross arms, the reverse presents dual stays and a principal pin assembly, measuring 74. 14 mm (w) x 82. 17 mm (h), weighing 127. 0 grams, with loss of enamel to the obverse cross arms, and in near very fine condition.