Latvia, Kingdom. An Order of the Three Stars, II Class Grand Officer Set, by Muller, c. 1935

(Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis). Instituted in 1924.The Badge of the order, in silver gilt, presents a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials and a cluster of rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion with three stars on a blue enamelled field, reverse medallion presents silver gilt disc inscribed PER ASPERA AS ASTRA LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 1918 G 18 VOEMBRIS, surmounted by a wreath suspension, hallmarked with a Latvian Head on the ring, wreath and suspension bar denoting manufacture from 1920-1939, a Latvian 875 purity mark denoting 875/1000 silver fineness, and a W.R Muller maker mark, measures 45.5mm (w) x 69.9mm (h – inclusive of integral loop on wreath suspension), weighs 36.3 grams, worn on original neck ribbon, enamel repair to 3 o’clock arm, gilt wear, in very fine condition.

Accompanied by the star of the order, an five point silver star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion featuring three stars on a blue enamelled field, reverse shows a singular vertical pin assembly with dual stays, maker cartouche denotes W.F Muller, Riga, Latvia, marked above the hinge with a Latvian head denoting manufacture from 1920-1939 and silver fineness of 875/100, marked on pin with Latvian head as well, measures 75.5mm (w) x 75mm (h), weighs 67.8 grams, one replacement star on obverse medallion, scattered gilt wear, slightly bent pin, in overall near very fine condition.

Footnote: 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.