Cross of Recognition
| Cross of Recognition Atzinības krusts | |
|---|---|
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Grand Cross of the Cross of Recognition | |
Awarded 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 2004 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Viesturs |
| Next (lower) | Medal of Honour of the Order of Three Stars[1] |
 Ribbon bar of the cross | |
The 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. Retrieved 1 November 2011. External link in
|work=(help) - ↑ "The Cross of Recognition". Historical State Awards of Latvia. Latvijas Valsts prezidenta kanceleja. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ Robertson, Megan. "Republic of Latvia: Order of Viesturs". Medals of the World. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
External links
| Orders, decorations, and medals of Latvia | ||
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Website: The State Decorations of Latvia | ||
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