Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Ii Class Star, C.1940 Hold The Radio Operator & A/G

The Radio Operator & A/G Badge by JMME & Sohn - wreath in darkened/patinated zinc

Footnote: The Star of Merit was instituted by King Muhammad V in 1939

the first of many hospitalizations

to commemorate 25 years since the beginning of the First War

the other badge with the maker mark partially obscured

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Ii Class Star, C.1940 Hold The Radio Operator & A/G(Valgethe teenetemrk). Instituted in 1936. A six sided star insignia in silver gilt with white enamels centred on a six armed white enamelled cross, all of which is mounted to a six sided silver star base, consisting of three or four smooth rays alternating with one thick faceted ray, weighing 109. 2 grams, measuring 76. 2 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on