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Cross of Recognition
Atzinības Krusts
Grand Cross of the Cross of RecognitionAwarded by Latvia
Type 5 class Order, with honor medals in 5 grades. Awarded for Special services in public, cultural, science, sports and education. Motto Pour les bonnêtes gens
(For People of honour)Statistics Established 1938
Revived 2004Precedence Next (higher) Order of Viesturs Next (lower) Medal of Honour of the Order of Three Stars[1]
Ribbon bar of the crossThe Cross of Recognition (Latvian: Atzinības Krusts) is a state decoration of Latvia, founded in 1938, but tracing its historical origins to 1710.[2] It is awarded to Latvians and foreigners for meritorious services in the development of the military, ensuring national security and public order, defending the national borders, and promotion of Latvian patriotism.[3]
References
- ^ "Chapter VIII of the Law on State Honours". http://www.president.lv. Latvijas Valsts prezidenta kanceleja. http://www.president.lv/pk/content/?cat_id=7417. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
- ^ "The Cross of Recognition". Historical State Awards of Latvia. Latvijas Valsts prezidenta kanceleja. http://www.president.lv/pk/content/?cat_id=1273&lng=en. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Robertson, Megan. "Republic of Latvia: Order of Viesturs". Medals of the World. http://medals.org.uk/latvia/1991-latvia/1991-latvia007.htm. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
External links
Orders of Latvia Website: The State Decorations of LatviaCategories:- Orders, decorations, and medals of Latvia
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