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
Ribbon bar of the cross

The Cross of Recognition (Latvian: Atzinības krusts) is a state decoration of Latvia, founded in 1938, but tracing its historical origins to 1710. It is awarded to Latvians and foreigners for meritorious services in the development of the military, ensuring national security and public order, defending the national borders, and promotion of Latvian patriotism.