"Estonian Division"

[S.ChrisKelly]

This medal, plus a facebook page detailing the funeral of a recipient of this medal, Arved Malm [23 August 1925 - 16 January 2020]. 

 

Any further details on this award?

 

Sources:

https://www.medalbook.com/europe-east/estonia/medals-decorations/1st-estonian-division-ss-veteran's-medal-22/1st-estonian-division-ss-veteran's-medal-1

 

https://m.facebook.com/1414848668772728/photos/a.2643970625860520/2643975379193378/?type=3

[S.ChrisKelly]

More resources on Estonian collaboration.  The "facebook" page is seemingly endless, and the photographs are privately held, and likely genuine.  Images of Estonian ᛋᛋ insignia from the well - known "Delich Collection"...

 

Sources:

 

https://m.facebook.com/Otofoto

 

http://www.mourningtheancient.com/truth27zz2.htm

 

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ss-uniforms-insignia/delich-treasures-waffen-ss-volunteer-patches-492110/

 

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/ss-uniforms-insignia/delich-treasures-estonian-insignia-292221/

 

[S.ChrisKelly]

More sources on Estonia before and during the War:

 

https://reibert.info/threads/znaki-razlichija-ehstonskix-dobrovolcev-estonian-volunteers-insignia.339856/

 

https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/estonian-army-1918-1940/rare-estonian-helmet-m40-57/