The Order of the White Star (Estonian: Valgetähe teenetemärk; French: Ordre de l'Etoile blanche) was instituted in 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.
| Order of the White Star | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the 1st Class | |
| Type | Order and medal |
| Awarded for | Services rendered in state, public service, or local government |
| Presented by | Estonia |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1936 |
 1st Class
 5th Class Ribbon bars of the Order of the White Star | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of the Eagle |
Design
editClasses
editThe Order of the White Star comprises one special collar class, five basic classes, and one medal:[1]
- Special class: Collar of the Order.[1] It is a golden necklet that has smaller Stars in its design all around it.[1]
- The five main classes:
- 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 is worn around the neck, female recipients wear the insignia mounted on a bow on the left chest.[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 main class, but the badge itself is backed in a circular section of silver.[1]
Ribbons
editThe 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]
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
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- The Order of the White Star, president.ee
- Teenetemärkide seadus, Elektrooniline Riigiteataja (in Estonian)
- An example of a donation diploma Archived 2007-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
- List of bearers of the Order of the White Star
