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The Order of the White Star Estonian. 1 Model Grand Cross Set

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The Order of the White Star Estonian. 1 Model Grand Cross Set
Number of awards: 19
manufactured: 71

Product Code:

EST-001

Grade:

Grand Cross Set

Constitutor: Konstantin Päts
Foundation date: 1928 gest 7.10.1936
Year award: 1928-40
Fabricator:
Origin / Provenance: -
Material: Silber vergoldet + Emaille
Weight in (g). 77,8 /29
Size in (mm). 84 x 84
67 x 68
Condition: II

The Order of the White Star (Estonian: Valgetähe teenetemärk, French: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted on 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonian citizens and foreigners to give recognition for services rendered to the Estonian state.

Design

Classes

The Order of the White Star comprises five classes:

 First Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version.The male version of the Order of the White Star has wider ribbons than the female class.

 Second Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version. The male version of the Order of the White Star has wider ribbons that are not multiple pointed on the ends like that of the female version.

 Third Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version.The male version of the Order of the White Star has a full neck ribbon, while a "bow and tails" ribbon is worn in the female version. The Third Class doesn't come with the Star of the Order, just the ribbon and the attached Order Badge.

 Fourth Class – It has just one type but the single ribbon has a rosette on it.

 Fifth Class – It has just one type but the single ribbon does not have a rosette on it.

The Order has a single Medal Class. The medal class has the same design as the Fifth Class, but the badge itself is backed in a circular section of silver. The Order has a collar design called the Collar of the Order. It has a golden necklet that has smaller Stars in its design all around it.

Ribbons

The ribbon is red coloured, and is attached to all classes, and the medal of the Order of the White Star. The First, Second, and Third classes have a double ribbon design, the First has a crossed design, the Second and Third classes have the ribbons meeting at the ends to attach to the Order's Star. The Fourth, Fifth, and the Medal classes have a single red ribbon design.

Walter calls (in WL p.266) 1936-1940 a total of 71 (!) Awards the 1st class, 19 of Estonians and four in German. Although already donated 1928 fünfklassige of Civil and Military Merit came only from 1936 to the ceremony. With the annexation of Estonia by the Soviet Union in 1940, the Order also became extinct. On 5 May 1994, he was brought to life by the second Estonian Republic, with an increased breast star received a somewhat modified form.

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