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The Order of Viesturs (Latvian: Viestura ordenis) is a Latvian state order founded in 1938, which was temporarily discontinued in 1940 by the Soviet occupation of Latvia, but was re-established in 2004. The order is named after the medieval historical figure King Viesturs of ancient Semigallia. Currently it is the highest military-related award still awarded by Latvia.
Classes of the Order
The order is awarded in the following classes:
- Grand Cross: Cross is worn suspended from a sash worn over the shoulder with a breast star.
- Grand Officer: Cross is worn suspended from the neck with a breast star
- Commander: Cross is worn suspended from the neck
- Officer: Cross is worn suspended from a ribbon with rosette worn on the chest
- Knight: Cross is worn suspended from a ribbon worn on the chest.
The order also has three medals that may be awarded in the civil or military divisions:
- Gold Medal
- Silver Medal
- Bronze Medal
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| 3rd class with swords | 3rd class | 3rd class with swords, dames | 3rd class, dames |
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References
- The State Decorations of Latvia, Office of the President of Latvia
- Order of Viesturs
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