The Order of Viesturs ( lv, Viestura ordenis) is a Latvian state order (honour), order founded in 1938, which was temporarily discontinued in 1940 by the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940, Soviet occupation of Latvia, but was re-established in 2004. The order is named after the medieval historical figure King Viestards, Viesturs of ancient Semigallia.

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 Latvia
Order of Viesturs
{{Portal, Latvia Orders, decorations, and medals of Latvia