Early 1920's Latvian Order of the Three Stars, Second Class

Early 1920's Latvian Order of the Three Stars, Second Class was given for meritorious service to Latvia. The medal was established in 1924 and is a white enameled Maltese cross with a blue medallion in the center bearing three stars in raised detail. The reverse shows a medallion in the center that reads: "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA — 1918.G.1NOVEMBRIS" and surrounding it: "PER ASPERA AD ASTRA" (Through Hardship to the Stars). The suspension ring is intricately detailed resembling a wreath and the reverse shows a maker's mark: "F.M.", "875" (see photo). The medal's ribbon is a light green color with bronze or dark brown stripes.

Circa early 1920's

Approximately Medal (inc. suspension ring): 2-7/8" x 1-3/4" Full Length: 10-3/4"

Enamel, gilt brass, silk ribbon

Silk ties.

"F.M.", "875" See photo.

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJJX16 LFGEX3/16

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The medal shows minor to moderate wear and light soiling mostly to ribbon, nearly all the enamel and gilt details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.