Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, I Class Grand Cross, C.1945

(Valgetähe teenetemärk). Instituted in 1936. In bronze gilt with white enamels, measuring 63 mm (w) x 67.5 mm (h), crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse, chipping and crazing in the white enamels on the arms at 4 and 12 o'clock and on the centrepiece on the reverse, on an replacement period sash, very fine.

Footnote: The Order of the White Star was instituted in 1936 and awarded to Estonian citizens, to give recognition for services rendered in state public service or local government and to foreigners for services rendered to the Estonian state, in six classes: five classes plus a Collar & Star, along with a Medal.