Order of the Three Stars, IV Class

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SKU: 01.LVA.0102.107.01.000

Estimated market value:

$230 USD

  • Order of the Three Stars, IV Class Obverse
  • Order of the Three Stars, IV Class Reverse
  • Order of the Three Stars, IV Class Obverse
  • Order of the Three Stars, IV Class Reverse

Estimated market value:

$230 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Latvia
  • Makers
    W. F. Muller, Riga
  • Composition
    Gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: PER ASPERA AS ASTRA LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 1918 G 18 VOEMBRIS
  • Size
    40mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Latvia, Republic. An Order of the Three Stars, IV Class Officer, c.1930

(Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis). Instituted in 1924. In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, bearing three Gold stars on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 38.5 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), intact enamels, traces of gilt remains, large rosette on its original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine.

History


This Order is the highest national decoration conferred to recognize civil merit. It was founded by the Latvian parliament as an award for outstanding civil merit and to commemorate the founding of Latvia.

The Order was conferred upon all Latvian military personnel who had voluntarily joined the Latvian Armed Forces and participated in battles.

Although this Order was suppressed in 1940 with the occupation of Latvia by the Soviet Union, it was re-established in 1994 after Latvia regained independence.

The Order continues to be awarded to Latvians and foreigners who provide meritorious service to Latvia.

The IV Class ribbon features a rosette.

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