Cross of Recognition

Cross of Recognition
Atzinības krusts
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.

The Cross was established in 1938, but its historical origins trace back to 1710.[2] It is awarded to Latvians and foreigners for special services in public, cultural, science, sports and education.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Chapter VIII of the Law on State Honours". president.lv. Latvijas Valsts prezidenta kanceleja. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
  2. ↑ "The Cross of Recognition". Historical State Awards of Latvia. Latvijas Valsts prezidenta kanceleja. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  3. ↑ Robertson, Megan. "Republic of Latvia: Cross of Recognition". Medals of the World. Retrieved 12 November 2011.


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