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.
Order of Viesturs Viestura ordenis
Grand Cross of the order with swords
Type
5 class Order, with three honor medals. Awarded with swords (military) and without (civil).
Awarded for
merit in service to the armed forces; safeguarding and strengthening national security and social order; defense of the country's borders.
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