Latvia, Republic. An Order of Lāčplēsis, Third Class Knight's Cross, c.1925 Archive Balevski was the recipient of

Balevski was the recipient of the highest international awards for contributions to science and invention

In silver with green and white enamels

The blade is set securely into a handle constructed of bone with ribbed designs

the mother-of-pearl with a crack along the left arm

with “Związek” and “Strzelecki” embroidered on on each side of the cross

Latvia, Republic. An Order of Lāčplēsis, Third Class Knight's Cross, c.1925 Archive Balevski was the recipient of(Lpla Kara ordenis) (Order Of The Bear Slayer). Instituted 1919. 1919 1940 Issue. In bronze gilt, a white enameled Thunder and Fire Cross with red and golden edging, centre obverse featuring a medallion with the folk hero Lplsis wrestling with a bear, reverse presenting the date 11 November 1919, the date when the Latvian Army expelled the troops of Pavel Bermondt Avalov from Riga, with the date is also engraved motto of the order "Par Latviju" (For