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Estonian Air Force 2nd Class Service Cross
The Estonian Air Force Service Cross ( et, Õhuväe teeneterist) is an Estonian Air Force recognition for active duty and combat services rendered in the interests of the Republic of Estonia. Description The medal was established for the purpose of recognizing persons who have outstanding merits before the Air Force. The medal is a cone made of silver metal with concave branches at the ends and a silver eagle holding a triangular shield with the sword of the right foot between the claws of the right leg and the claws of the Estonian leg with the claws of the left leg. There are 3 classes. Qualifications for the award A medal may also be awarded to Estonian citizens who have supported the development of the Air Force. The Commander of the Air Force Staff makes a proposal for the award of a medal to the Council of Merit of the Air Force. The decision to award a medal of merit shall be made by the council of merit and is formalized by a directive of the Commander of the Air For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Air Force
The Estonian Air Force ( et, Õhuvägi, ) is the aviation branch of the Estonian Defence Forces. The air force traces its history to 1918, and was re-established in its current form in 1991. As of 2016, the Estonian Air Force has a strength of 1568 personnel. It operates unarmed aircraft and several radar systems. Its main tasks are to provide surveillance of Estonian air space and support the country's ground forces. In addition, the air force hosts units from other NATO countries at its single operational air base. History 1918–1940 The roots of the current organization go back to the Russian revolution of February 1917, after which the Estonian state obtained a degree of autonomy within Russia, which included the establishment of national armed forces. Thus many Estonians in the Russian Army returned home to take up arms for their homeland. The Estonian Declaration of Independence in early 1918 was not recognized by Germany, which invaded and occupied the country during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
