Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, Gold Cross United Republic of reverse exhibiting the institution date

reverse exhibiting the institution date “1849” on a white enamel central medallion

blue motto "Unity Is Strength" in French (L'union fait la force)

The Captain of the Engineer Corps

2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension)

The cap measures 275 mm x 108 mm (folded)

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The Eagle Cross, Gold Cross United Republic of reverse exhibiting the institution date(Kotkaristi teenetemaerk). Instituted on 24 February 1928. A gilded bronze Maltese cross, displaying a silver eagle holding a sword in its talons and the Estonian coat of arms, with three blue lions on a silver shield, the reverse presents the Latin inscription PRO PATRIA on the three upper arms of the cross, the round central medallion shows the date of foundation 24 II 1928, measuring 47. 10 mm (w) x 47. 00 mm (h), with a semi circular suspension