Estonia, Republic. A Military Academy Graduate Badge By Roman Tavast United Republic of 1887 in Halifax

1887 in Halifax

and bunkers protected by extensive minefields

four push pins on the reverse)

probably guarding and taking up supplies to forward troops

suspension in silver gilt and enamels

Estonia, Republic. A Military Academy Graduate Badge By Roman Tavast United Republic of 1887 in HalifaxConstructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Crutch Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, with a central blue enameled square bearing a gilded applique, with crossed swords piercing the centre of the cross, the reverse with a screwback apparatus and plate, maker marked Roman Tavast, Tallinn, measuring 32. 34 mm (w) x 32. 40 mm (h), weighing 19. 4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.