Order of the National Coat of Arms
| Order of the National Coat of Arms | |
|---|---|
2nd Class Badge of the Order of the National Coat of Arms | |
| Type | Six class order |
| Awarded for | Special services rendered to the state |
| Country | Estonia |
| Eligibility | Estonian citizens only |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 7 October 1936 |
Collar
5th Class Ribbon bars of the Order of the National Coat of Arms | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Equivalent | Cross of Liberty |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana |
The Order of the National Coat of Arms (Estonian: Riigivapi teenetemärk, French: Ordre du Blason National) was instituted by Konstantin Päts on 7 October 1936 to commemorate 24 February 1918, the day on which Estonian independence was declared. The Order of the National Coat of Arms is bestowed only on Estonian citizens, as a decoration of the highest class for services rendered to the state.