A third Reich period German Feuerlöschwesen Verdienstkreuz
Ex Sotheby March 1911 and Hamilton-Smith 1927
Excerpts from a Conference held March 23
several others to different Czech cities
the entire hilt exhibiting surface rust and slotted near the grip
Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, Ii Class Commander, Civil Division Hold A third Reich period German(Kotkaristi teenetemrk). Instituted in 1928. In silver and blue enamelled Estonian eagle insignia, illustrating the eagle clutching a sword in its right talon and a shield in its left talon, with the shield bearing three lions, mounted to a silver gilt and black enamelled Maltese cross base, the reverse centrepiece inscribed "24 II 1928" (February 24, 1928) with "PRO PAT RIA" (Pro Patria = For Fatherland) on the arms, measuring 54 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm