Order of The Cross Of Terra Mariana

The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Maarjamaa Risti Teenetemärk, in Estonian, L'Ordre De La Croix De Terra Mariana, in France) was instituted in 1995 to honour the independence of the Estonian state. The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is bestowed on the President of the Republic and as a decoration of the highest class on aliens who have rendered special services to the Republic of Estonia. Presidents of the Republic who have ceased to hold office shall keep the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana.

The Order Of The Cross Of Terra Mariana, The Silver Star

Classes of The Order Of The Cross Of Terra Mariana

• The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana comprises six classes:
  • one special class - The Collar of the Cross of Terra Mariana;
  • five basic classes - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th class.
• The crosses and shields of all the classes of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana have the same design and are of the same size.
• The blue colour tone of the moire ribands belonging to the decorations of all the classes of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is determined according to the international PANTONE colour-table as 300 C.