The Order of Viesturs ( lv, 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
Semigallia, also spelt Semigalia, ( lv, Zemgale; german: Semgallen; lt, Žiemgala; pl, Semigalia; liv, Zemgāl) is one of the Historical Latvian Lands located in the south of the Daugava river and the north of the Saule region of Samogitia. ...
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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
References
The State Decorations of Latvia Office of the
President of LatviaOrder of Viesturs
{{Portal, Latvia
Orders, decorations, and medals of Latvia