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Awards and decorations of Latvia
are governed by the
Republic of Latvia
Law on State Honours of 2004, last amended in 2010.
State decorations
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State orders, medals and other decorations are bestowed by the
President of Latvia
or a person assigned by him on May 4 -
Restoration of Independence Day
, November 11 -
L??pl?sis Day
and November 18 ?
Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
, as well as on other days on special occasions.
The President of Latvia is awarded with the highest order, the Order of the Three Stars, upon starting to hold his office after taking the oath.
Orders
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Insignia of the Orders
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- the Order with the Golden Chain (only the Order of Three Stars);
- the Cross of the Commander of the Grand Cross (First Class Order);
- the Cross of the Grand Officer (Second Class Order);
- the Cross of the Commander (Third Class Order);
- the Cross of the Officer (Fourth Class Order);
- the Cross of the Knight (Fifth Class Order);
- the Medals of Honour (First Level, Second Level, Third Level).
Medals and other decorations
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Other decorations
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Order of precedence of decorations
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- The Order of Three Stars
- The Order of Viesturs
- The Cross of Recognition
- The Medal of Honour of the Order of Three Stars
- The Medal of Honour of the Order of Viesturs
- The Medal of Honour of the Cross of Recognition
- The Commemorative Medal for Participants of the Barricades of 1991
- Other awards and foreign awards
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