Latvia, Republic. An Order Of The Three Stars, Fifth Class, c.1930 Republic of a fire brigade merit badge

a fire brigade merit badge

maker marked "CD800" (Carl Dillenius

Dietrich was awarded the Knight’s Cross

Silver gilt with light blue

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of The Three Stars, Fifth Class, c.1930 Republic of a fire brigade merit badge(Triju Zvaigu ordenis). Instituted in 1924. In silver, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with rays in each quadrant, bearing three Gold stars on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 38. 1 mm (w) x 60. 1 mm (h inclusive of suspension), makers and silver hallmark, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Order of the Three Stars is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance