Order of the Three Stars, I Class
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SKU: 01.LVA.0102.102.01.000
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Latvia, I Republic. An Order of the Three Stars, Grand Cross, by W. F. Müller, c.1930
(Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis). Instituted in 1924. Type I. 1924-1940 issue. A well produced sash badge consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials in silver gilt, featuring gilt clusters of individual rays in each quadrant, obverse centre in blue enamels superposing by three five-pointed stars in silver gilt, surrounded by delicate gilt border, with reverse inscribed PER ASPERA AS ASTRA LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 1918 G 18 VOEMBRIS, surmounted by a solid laurel wreath also in silver gilt, hallmarked twice by Latvia hallmark denoting manufacture between 1920-1939, presenting former U.S.S.R. hallmark denoting silver purity of .875 between 1921-1958, also presenting maker’s mark “F.M.” from W. F. Müller, main Latvian manufacturer, with later Dutch hallmark denoting silver fineness of .835 since 1953 to present, measuring 51.12 mm (w) x 79.60 mm (h - inclusive integral ring), with minor loss of gilt, suspended by the sash of the order with detached bow, extremely fine.
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.
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