Order of the Ministry of Defence, I Class

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SKU: 02.EST.0108.101.01.000

  • Order of the Ministry of Defence, I Class Obverse
  • Order of the Ministry of Defence, I Class Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Estonia
  • Composition
    Gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: 24 II 1998
  • Image Licensing
    The I Class Cross image is attributed to the Republic of Estonia and is used in the public domain according to the Republic of Estonia Copyright Act, passed on November 11, 1992. It was sourced from the Estonian version of the amendment to the Statutes of the Ministry of Defence regulation of February 7, 2008: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12923180.

History


The Order of the Ministry of Defence was established by the Ministry of Defence on the 80th anniversary of Estonian independence. It is awarded to Estonian citizens in recognition meritorious service rendered to the protection of Estonia.

The I Class Cross is awarded for strengthening national defence and national security, the II Class Cross is awarded for long service to the defence of the nation, and the III Class Cross is awarded for the development of national defence initiatives. The III Class Cross may also be awarded to members of the Estonian resistance who contributed to the restoration of Estonian independence. In addition, all classes may be awarded posthumously.

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