Estonia, Republic. An Order of the White Star, II. Class, with Case, c. 1940

(Valgetaehe Teenetemaerk). Instituted October 7th, 1936. (c. 1940). 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.