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A rare die stamped star in silver, consisting of eight beaded arms with clusters of individual faceted rays in each quadrant, 12 o'clock arm having been privately altered to include a handmade set of oak leaves and acorn, obverse centre presenting a red enamelled cross with white enamel and gilt borders, central medallion with three Estonian lions in blue enamel on a gold enamel background, with a national colour surround and silver gilt oak leaves, reverse with privately constructed backplate affixed to cross via central screwpost, dual horizontal stays and a principle pin assembly, measuring 83 mm (w) x 81 mm (h), weighs 85.8 grams, minor enamel contact, oak leaf slightly loose, lovely patina, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Estonian Red Cross was established by the Estonian Red Cross Society in 1920. 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In silver, the obverse center bearing the profile of Carol I superimposed on an eagle, on original blue ribbon, inclusive of laurel suspension 50 mm (h) x 33 mm (w), extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The medal was created on November 7, 1913 and awarded for participation in the Second Balkan War. During the First Balkan War of 1912 an alliance of Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and Serbia threw the Ottoman Turks out of almost all their remaining European territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Poland. A Cross of Merit. In silver, Maltese cross with emanating rays between the arms, obverse center medallion bearing the initials RP, on its original red ribbon, 40.5 mm (w) x 40.5 mm (h), extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Cross of Merit is a civil state decoration of Poland instituted on 23 June 1923 to recognize services to the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.Poland. An Order of Polonia Restituta, Type II. Maltese cross in white enamel, obverse center medallion bearing a white eagle surrounded by the inscription POLONIA RESTITUTA, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereverse centerpiece bearing the date 1944 on a red background, evidence of wear on obverse enamel, on original red ribbon, 46 mm, very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Order of Polonia Restituta was established on 4 February 1921 with Marshal Józef Piłsudski. It is conferred on both military and civilians as well as on foreigners for outstanding achievements in the fields of education, science, sport, culture, art, economics, national defense, social work, civil service, or for furthering good relations between countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Bulgaria, Kingdom. Medal in Memory of the Glorious 1885 Campaign. In silver, on the original striped ribbon,  33 mm, extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote:The Medal in Memory of the Glorious 1885 Campaign was instituted in 1886 by Prince Alexander and awarded to Bulgarian veterans of the 14–28 November 1885 war with the Kingdom of Serbia during the reign of Alexander I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Estonia, A Commemorative Medal for the Estonian War of Independence. In bronze, the obverse bearing an Estonian soldier in front of a woman and children by a house with the inscription KODU KAITSEKS, the reverse bearing two crossed swords and the inscription EESTI WABADUSSÕJA MÄLESTUSEKS, on original ribbon, 28 mm, extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The medal was instituted on 14 December 1920 and was awarded to those who served in the Estonian War of Independence of 1918–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.Hungary, Kingdom. A 20 Year Reservist Duty Military Service Medal. Gold medallion, obverse shows the number 20 above two crossed guns surrounded by a laurel wreath, reverse inscription, 36.2 mm, on original triangular ribbon, evidence of light scratches, extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Italy, Fascist. Medal Of Merit For Volunteers. Bronze medallion, obverse bearing the crowned head of “Italia” with the inscription PER L’ITALIA, reverse of a naked warrior bearing a shield and a veiled woman behind him, surrounded  by the inscription VOLONTARIO DI GVERRA MCMXV-MCMXVIII, on original purple ribbon, 32.9 mm, extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The medal was instituted on 24 May 1924 and awarded for voluntary service in the Italian-Austria War 1915-1918. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.Italy, Kingdom. Italian Unification Commemorative Medal for the War of 1915. In bronze, the obverse showing a helmeted soldier with the inscription GUERRA PER L’UNITA D’ITALIA 1915 1918, reverse showing an upright Victory standing on shields held by two soldiers. Surrounded by the inscription CONIATA ‘NEL BRONZO NEMICO , on original striped ribbon, 32.4 mm, in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This medal was instituted on 29 July 1920 and awarded for participation in WW1 – or service during and immediately after World War I in the national territory of Italy, in the Dodecanese, in Albania, Syria, and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Serbia, Kingdom. A Serbian Bravery Medal 1913. Gold medallion, obverse bearing the image of Miloš Obilić, reverse bearing an inscription, on original ribbon, 36 mm, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The medal was founded on 12 July 1913 by King Peter I and granted to soldiers for acts of great personal courage or for personal courage demonstrated on the battlefield. The medal was awarded in two degrees (Gold and silver medals). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.Serbian WW1 Commemorative Medal For The War 1914-1918. Bronze, obverse bearing the profile of King Peter I facing right, reverse bearing the Serbian eagle with the year 1915, 39 mm, on an original triangular ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This medal was instituted in 1920 and awarded to all veterans, enlisted men, NCO's, and officers, Serbian and Allied, who participated in Serbia's liberation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Albania, People's Republic. A Rare July Remembrance Medal 1942-1943. Measuring 37 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), missing original ribbon, better than very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The medal was instituted on July 9, 1945. It was awarded to people and groups that participated in uninterrupted service beginning from July 10, 1943 (the date of the creation of the General Staff of the National Liberation Army) up until the liberation of Albania on November 29, 1944, either in combat or in political activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Italy, Kingdom. Allied Victory Medal. Obverse bearing a Winged Victory above four lions, reverse bearing the inscription GRANDE GUERRA PER LA CIVILTA, missing original ribbon, 36.4 mm, extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: It was established on 16 December 1920, which granted it to all who had been awarded the \"fatiche di guerra\" distinction by royal decree number 641 of 21 May 1916, or who had served for four months in an area under the jurisdiction of the armed forces and who had been mobilized and directly worked with the operational army.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800607703317,"sku":"M0580-103","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5366_87d723e9-456f-4486-951b-f8423ea22195.jpg?v=1755526946"},{"product_id":"estonia-republic-an-order-of-the-white-star-ii-class-with-case-c-1940-eu22647","title":"Estonia, Republic. An Order of the White Star, II. 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An extremely well preserved example of this award, constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a white-enameled six-armed Maltese Cross with longitudinal tips and crosses in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enameled six-pointed white enameled star with gilded outlines within, the reverse with a central white enameled medallion dated “1936\/37” in gilt numbers, on a swivel loop for suspension from its period-original neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 63.3 mm (w) x 68.1 mm (l), weighing 57.50 grams, accompanied by its case of issue, constructed of a lightweight wooden core and a burgundy faux leather exterior, the interior of the lid lined with off-white silk, maker-marked “Roman Tavast, Pärnu, Maantee, 20, Talinn” on the interior of the lid, with a removable black felt recessed medal bed for placement of the award, measuring 108 mm (w) x 138 mm (l), an extremely well preserved example of this award, in mint condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222984306965,"sku":"EU22647","price":816.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3121.jpg?v=1750184738"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-estonia-orders.oembed?page=3","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}