BROTHERHOOD FOUNDATION
History
Brotherhood Foundation of the Reserve Officers´ Association was
established 13.02.2012 by the
The Estonian Reserve
Officers’ Association (EROA). Funds purpose is
is to help and support the members of the Estonian Defense Forces, Defense League, reservists, ex-servicemen, and their families in difficulties.
During the operation of the Fund, financial support has been paid out four times and legal aid provided once.
Main economic activity of the Fund is the Estonian Defense Forces officer ceremonial swords project. Acquiring the Army Officer Sword, Navy Officer Sword, Non-Commissioned Officer Sword or Air Force Officer Dagger through the Fund you also supports the implementation of the objectives of the fund.
During the operation of the Fund, financial support has been paid out four times and legal aid provided once.
Main economic activity of the Fund is the Estonian Defense Forces officer ceremonial swords project. Acquiring the Army Officer Sword, Navy Officer Sword, Non-Commissioned Officer Sword or Air Force Officer Dagger through the Fund you also supports the implementation of the objectives of the fund.
The fund issues the following types of lump sums and aid:
1. death benefit;
2. legal aid benefit;
3. medical expenses benefit;
4. housing benefit;
5. subsistence benefit.
Fund management
The governing bodies of the fund are the board and the council.
Chairman of the council is: Major Heino Piirsalu,
Members of the council are: Lieutenant Colonel Kaupo Kiis, Captain Villu Õun.
Chairman of the council is: Major Heino Piirsalu,
Members of the council are: Lieutenant Colonel Kaupo Kiis, Captain Villu Õun.
CEO and member of the board is Lieutenant Senior Grade Mari Uuemaa.
vendlusfond@erok.ee
Outstanding contributors
Major Heino Piirsalu
The first and long-term chairman of the Fund, Major Heino Piirsalu, made the Estonian Defence Forces ceremonial sword project from an idea to reality. Mjr
Piirsalu did extensive research on the pre-war era Estonian officer swords. Rules,
regulations, pictures, etc. that were found in archives, museums and from
collectors were used as reference to recreate the swords blueprints. In 2007, based
on all of this material, book "Defence Forces Officer Sword" was
published together with Mrs. Reet Naber.
The model of the first original pre World War II Estonian Army Officer Sword from Mr Piirsalus own collection was used as reference. Also in 2004-2005 together with the Estonian Defence Forces public announcement was made to find surviving swords of the Republic of Estonia before World War II. Some originals were found and bought from antiques and collector.
Based on what was collected, the first design of the Army Officer Sword was made. Mjr Piirsalu personally visited the WKC sword factory in Germany to clarify the last details with the craftsmen there, and in the autumn of 2006 the first restored Army Officer Sword was presented. Later mjr Piirsalu also helped on the restoration of Navy Officer Sword and Air Force Officer Dagger.
The model of the first original pre World War II Estonian Army Officer Sword from Mr Piirsalus own collection was used as reference. Also in 2004-2005 together with the Estonian Defence Forces public announcement was made to find surviving swords of the Republic of Estonia before World War II. Some originals were found and bought from antiques and collector.
Based on what was collected, the first design of the Army Officer Sword was made. Mjr Piirsalu personally visited the WKC sword factory in Germany to clarify the last details with the craftsmen there, and in the autumn of 2006 the first restored Army Officer Sword was presented. Later mjr Piirsalu also helped on the restoration of Navy Officer Sword and Air Force Officer Dagger.
Estonian Defense Forces ceremonial sword project major supporters through the years
Lt Col Toomas Luman, LCDR Toomas Peek,
mjr Andre Lilleleht, cpt Aivar Riisalu, Hansapank, Estonian Defence Forces, Estonian Defence League, Air Force Headquarters,
Defence Leage Tallinn Unit Naval Division.