Military Order of the Bear Slayer, I Class Breast Star

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SKU: 01.LVA.0101.102.01.000

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  • Military Order of the Bear Slayer, I Class Breast Star Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Latvia
  • Composition
    Silver/Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    69mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Order of the Bear Slayer, I Class Breast Star is attributed to Vesteri at Wikipedia and is used in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Karhuntappajain_ritarikunnan_suurristin_rintat%C3%A4hti.png

History


This Order is also known as the Order of Lacplesis, it was named after a Latvian war hero.

This Order is Latvia's first Order, and it was considered the highest national military decoration until it's suppression in 1940 during Latvia's occupation by the Soviet Union.

The Order was primarily conferred to recognize acts of valor within the Latvian War for Independence by foreigners and Latvians. After Latvia gained independence in 1919, the Order continued to be awarded to foreign and Latvian military personnel who showed personal valor in war, and whose meritorious service helped develop Latvia's independence and glory.

The Order was not re-established with the restoration of Latvian Independence in 1991.

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