Awards and decorations of Latvia are governed by the Republic of Latvia Law on State Honours of 2004, last amended in 2010.
State decorations
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 - Lāčplēsis 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
Insignia of the Orders
- 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
Other decorations
- The Award of the Cabinet of Ministers (Ministru kabineta balva)
- The Fatherland Award (Tēvzemes balva, awarded 1937–1940, predecessor of the Award of the Cabinet of Ministers)
- Aizsargi Cross of Merit (Aizsargu Nopelnu krusts, awarded 1927–1940)
- Aizsargi Medal "For Effort" ("For Diligence'", Aizsargu medaļa "Par uzcītību", awarded 1927–1940)
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