Estonia, Independent Democratic Nation (1918-1940). An Order Of Merit Of The Estonian Red Cross Miniature GTRexclude stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in

stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in faded blue ink and maker marked "ETUIE- UND KASSETTENFABRIK IG

roses and shamrocks forming a wreath

founding date "1592" and anniversary date "1892" on obverse

measuring 18 mm (w) x 9 mm (h)

he became a Platoon Leader in the SS-Pioniersturmbann in Dresden

Estonia, Independent Democratic Nation (1918-1940). An Order Of Merit Of The Estonian Red Cross Miniature GTRexclude stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in(Eesti Punase Risti teenetemrk): In silver gilt with red, white, light blue and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), crazing evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Estonia Red Cross was instituted on October 7, 1936 and was awarded in five classes.