Order of Viesturs

The Order of Viesturs (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. Currently it is the highest military-related award still awarded by Latvia.

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