Order of the Three Stars (Latvian: Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis) is an order awarded for merits in service for Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance of founding of Latvia. Its motto is "Per aspera ad astra". The Order has five ranks and three grades of medals of honour.
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