Latvia Order Cross of Approval 5th class (1938-1940) With Ribbon. The Cross of Recognition (Croix de la reconnaissance) was established in Liepāja in 1710 and reinstated in Latvia in 1938 in commemoration to honour the upsurge of the Duchy of Courland and Zemgale (Semigallia). It was restored once again in 2004 by the adoption of the law on state decorations. The motto for the Cross of Recognition is "Pour les honnêtes gens" (For Decent People). Silver. Weight approx: 25.68 g. Diameter: 58 x 36.3 mm.