RARE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA NECK ORDER OF THE 3 STARS MEDAL COMMANDER GRADE

Description

Offered is an original Latvian Order of the Three Stars, Commander Grade award.

45mm wide Latvia, Republic, Order of the Three Stars, Commander’s neck Badge, 68mm including wreath suspension x 45mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse of suspension, good very fine, with neck riband. A rare commander grade award.

Order of the Three Stars (Latvian: Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis) is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance of the founding of Latvia. Its motto is “Per aspera ad astra”, meaning “Through hardships to the stars”. The Order has five ranks and three grades of medals of honour.