Estonia, Republic. A Badge Of The Estonian Defence Forces, Naval Version, By Roman Tavast Auction Archive with old ink inscription inside

with old ink inscription inside

This material

with recipient’s initials AK scratched on reverse

as the cane is not completely straight

Estonia, Republic. A Badge Of The Estonian Defence Forces, Naval Version, By Roman Tavast Auction Archive with old ink inscription insideConstructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Crutch Cross, the obverse with black enameled arms, bearing a silvered Estonian national eagle clutching a sword and a blue enameled shield with gilded fish and swords, screw back style with reverse plate, maker marked Roman Tavast, Tallinn, measuring 43. 04 mm (w) x 43. 34 mm (h), weighing 28. 0 grams, some cracking of enamels evident, otherwise in better than very fine