Established 1938Revived 2004 | ||
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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) Next (lower) Medal of Honour of the Order of Three Stars | ||
The Cross of Recognition (Latvian: Atzinības krusts) is a state decoration of Latvia, founded in 1938, but tracing its historical origins to 1710. 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.
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