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Dave, Thank you for the idea. I found the answer: Estonia has also taken part in the training of UN peacekeepers. For example, in the spring of 2005, Estonia organised in co-operation with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, MTC (Military Training Cell) course in Tallinn, the goal of which was the training of instructors for in-mission training of UN peacekeeping missions. You have a nice cased miniature of the Estonian soldier pluribus

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A neck badge to the Order of the Red Cross. Awarded 691 ex. in 1920-40.

Reverse of the Star.

A Star of the Order of the Estonian Red Cross. At first Estonian Order of the Red Cross existed as non-governmental civilian order but The Law on Decorations from Oct., 7th, 1936 converted it to the Governmental decoration in 5 classes + 3 medal classes. A star was awarded 193 ex. in the period 1920-1940 The construction of the star is quite sophisticated. The rays are separate parts.

Dear Gentlemen, I am starting a new topic which is dedicated to Estonian orders, decorations and medals from 1920-1940. All the Estonian decorations are rare, I do not hesitate to say even extremely rare. The most awarded of Estonian orders is Cross of Liberation War II class 3 grade, which was awarded in 2250 ex. Other orders were awarded in 0-987 ex. Notable amount of Estonian ODM was abducted and destroyed by Soviet regime during the Soviet Russian occupation. Allmost all the high-ranking military (and President(died in prison in Russia and inhumed as unknown oldie with no cross on the grave) + most of the Government officials) were killed in Soviet concentration camps and their awards got stolen. Therefore all awards you can see here are small in number remained witnesses of our history. pluribus

Cross of Recognition of Kodututred (Defence League girls organization) Gilded bronze, enamels. 26 were awarded until Jan., 1st, 2004

Badge of the Base of Naval Forces. Gilded silver, enamels. Multipiece construction. Screwback. Makermarked HERALD ,Tallinn. Height 40 mm.

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Thanks Doc. Will do my best.

Thanks. Yes, I will scan my collection little by little and will start a new topic of Estonian ODM (both vintage and modern) soon. pluribus

Air Forces Merit Cross.

Gold Cross of the Officer of Land Forces with miniature. Gilded silver, enamels.

Silver Cross of the Officer of Land Forces with miniature. Silver, enamels.

Silver Cross of the Land Forces with miniature. Made of silver.

Bronze Cross of the Land Forces with miniature.

OK, let`s go on with the Baltic Defence College. The Merit medal with miniature. Bronze, enamels.

Hi Alex, The College is an international military educational institution and the working language is English. You can see the flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lihuania on the cross and also on the ribbon. Here is a link to the BDC http://www.bdcol.ee/index.php?id=about_bdcol Regards, pluribus

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Cross of merit For Service in Baltic Defence College, with miniature. Gilded bronze, enamels.

Dear Gentlemen, Here is a new topic talking about the modern Estonian military medals. I would be very glad if anybody can add information to this topic and I will answer on your questions with a great pleasure. Best regards, pluribus

Badge of the Staff of land forces with miniature. Gilded silver, enamels. Multipiece construction. Screwback. Makermarked MINIPLAST Tallinn. Height 41 mm.

Badge of the Parnu Single Infantry battalion. Silver, enamels. Width 75 mm. Screwback. Makermarked Roman Tavast.

Estonian-made CIOR badge. (Conf?d?ration Interalli?e des Officiers de R?serve). Gilded bronze, enamels. Height 53 mm.