Latvia, Republic. An Order Of The Three Stars, Fifth Class, c.1930 visually-hidden only four known examples of

only four known examples of this award were issued

with a black enameled crowned bear walking on-top of a red enameled fortress wall

" and numbered "44058" on the label)

engraved "JOHN W THERRELL" on the reverse

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of The Three Stars, Fifth Class, c.1930 visually-hidden only four known examples of(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