Estonia, Republic. A White Cross Order Of The Home Guard, Iii Class, C.1935 Newly Listed straight-armed cross

straight-armed cross

16th REGIMENT

A report confirmation slip

1917: "During the operations against FRESNOY

Estonia, Republic. A White Cross Order Of The Home Guard, Iii Class, C.1935 Newly Listed straight-armed cross(Kaitseliidu Valgerist). Instituted in 1929. Four piece construction, insignia in silver and gilt bronze with blue enamels, mounted to a cross base in bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, sunned original ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine. Footnote: The White Cross Order of the Home Guard was instituted on June 19, 1929, becoming a national award on October 7, 1936. It was awarded for