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Cross of Liberty

(Estonia)
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The Cross of Liberty (Estonian: Vabadusrist) was established by then Prime Minister of Estonia, Konstantin Päts, on 24 February, 1919 to honor people for their services during the Estonian War of Independence and conferred in three divisions (I division white, for military services, II division black, for bravery in combat, III division blue, for civilian services), each in three ranks. Division and rank is attached to the name of recipient in the form of post-nominal letters. The 1. rank of II division was never conferred. Bestowal of the Cross of Liberty was terminated in 1925.

The last recipient of the Cross of Liberty to live was Karl Jaanus VR II/3, who died on 6 October 2000.

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