Order of the White Star
| Order of the White Star | |
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Sash and star of the 1st Class | |
| Awarded by Estonia | |
| Type | Order and medal |
| Awarded for | Services rendered in state, public service, or local government |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1936 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of the Eagle |
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 5th Class Ribbon bars of the Order of the White Star | |
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[1] to give recognition for services rendered to the Estonian state.
Design
Classes
The Order of the White Star comprises five classes:[1]
- First Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version.[1] The male version of the Order of the White Star has wider ribbons than the female class.[1]
- Second Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version.[1] 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.[1]
- Third Class – It has two different types, the male version and the female version.[1] 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.[1] The Third Class doesn't come with the Star of the Order, just the ribbon and the attached Order Badge.[1]
- Fourth Class – It has just one type but the single ribbon has a rosette on it.[1]
- Fifth Class – It has just one type but the single ribbon does not have a rosette on it.[1]
The Order has a single Medal Class.[1] The medal class has the same design as the Fifth Class, but the badge itself is backed in a circular section of silver.[1] The Order has a collar design called the Collar of the Order.[1] It has a golden necklet that has smaller Stars in its design all around it.[1]
Ribbons
The ribbon is red coloured, and is attached to all classes, and the medal of the Order of the White Star.[1] The First, Second, and Third classes have a double ribbon design, the First has a crossed design,[1] the Second and Third classes have the ribbons meeting at the ends to attach to the Order's Star.[1] The Fourth, Fifth, and the Medal classes have a single red ribbon design.[1]
Gallery
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The Collar of the Order of the White Star
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1st Class (Male)
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1st Class (Female)
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2nd Class (Male)
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2nd Class (Female)
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3rd Class (Male)
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3rd Class (Female)
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4th Class
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5th Class
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Medal of the Order
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Rear of a Medal of the Order
See also
- Category:Recipients of the Order of the White Star
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Order of the White Star. |
- The Order of the White Star, president.ee
- Teenetemärkide seadus, Elektrooniline Riigiteataja (Estonian)
- An example of a donation diploma
- List of bearers of the Order of the White Star
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