Order of the White Star

Collane of the Order of the White Star

The Order of the White Star ( Estonian : Valgetähe teenetemärk ) is a public award of Estonia , which is awarded to civilians.

Foundation, endowment

The order was introduced on October 7, 1936 by the Estonian head of state and government Konstantin Päts to honor the Estonian people's struggle for freedom. The Order of the White Star is awarded by the Estonian President to Estonian and foreign citizens for civil or state services to the Estonian state.

Categories

The Order of the White Star is awarded in seven categories:

• Special level: Collane of the Order of the White Star
• five basic levels: Order of the White Star 1st category, 2nd category, 3rd category, 4th category, 5th category
• Medal: Medal of the Order of the White Star

The five basic categories in detail:

• I. class
• II class
• III. class
• IV class
• V class

Known bearers of the Collane of the Order of the White Star

Some well-known bearers of the order are:

• Valdas Adamkus
• Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
• Tarja Halons
• Mare Mikoff
• Vestards Šimkus V class

Individual evidence

1. ↑ List of holders of the Collane of the Order of the White Star

Web links

Commons : Order of the White Star  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• President of the Republic of Estonia - Estonian State Decorations , (English)
• Medals of the World, Estonia: The Order of the White Star , (English)
• Order of the White Star , (English)