Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Iii Class Cross, Cased, C.1995 Newly Listed Secretary of War Elihu Root

Secretary of War Elihu Root recommended that Smith be retired

Durham Light Infantry and the 1st Northumberland Brigade

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1870-71 Franco-Prussian War Medal

Estonia, Republic. An Order Of The White Star, Iii Class Cross, Cased, C.1995 Newly Listed Secretary of War Elihu Root(Valgethe teenetemrk). Instituted in 1936. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, unmarked, measuring 63 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h), on its full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, white thatched exterior, Estonian coat of arms in silver coloured ink on the lid, inside lid lined in white satin and padded, medal bed in navy blue felt, clasp closure, measuring 80 mm (w) x 150 mm (h) x 30