Order of Viesturs
# Order of Viesturs

The Order of Viesturs (Latvian: 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.

## 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

| 1st class with swords | 1st class | 1st class with swords, dames | 1st class, dames |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2nd class with swords | 2nd class | 2nd class with swords, dames | 2nd class, dames |
| 3rd class with swords | 3rd class | 3rd class with swords, dames | 3rd class, dames |
| 4th class | 5th class |
