| Order of the White Star | |
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 The Order of the White Star |
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| Awarded by Estonia | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | services rendered in state, public service, or local government |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1937[1] |
| Total awarded | 20 |
| Distinct recipients |
20 |
The Order of the White Star (Estonian: Valgetähe Teenetemärk, French: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted on 1937.[1] The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonian citizens[1] in order to give recognition for services rendered in state public service or local government.
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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 thicker 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 longer 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 longer ribbons that are not multiple pointed on the ends like that of 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 an imprint of a wagon wheel on it.[1]
- Fifth Class - It has just one type but the single ribbon does not have an imprint of a wagon wheel 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]
