Orders, decorations, and medals of Estonia
The orders, decorations, and medals of Estonia often referred to as Estonian state decorations or Estonian national decorations are six awards given by the President of Estonia. The majority are given in honour of the nation's independence, celebrated on 24 February, as well as on state visits. The awards recognize exceptional merits in defense, public service, cultural achievements, and humanitarian efforts. These decorations are governed by the State Decorations Act. The six Estonian state decorations are the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Order of the White Star, Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Order of the Estonian Red Cross, Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, Cross of Liberty.
The awards were established largely between 1919 and 1936 to commemorate Estonia's independence. However the system was dismantled during Soviet occupation and wasn't fully restored until the 1990s following 1991 restoration of the republic. The addition Cross of Terra Mariana was established after resoration on the initiative of President Lennart Meri. Awards are typically conferred annually on 24 February, Estonia's Independence Day, with proposals reviewed by the President's Office. Eligibility extends to citizens, foreigners, and posthumous recipients. The Cross of Liberty remains suspended in peacetime and was awarded from the 1918–1920 War of Independence. Peacetime orders emphasize contributions to state-building in economy, science, and culture. Decorations may be withdrawn for criminal convictions or dishonorable conduct.
Background
The first Estonian state decoration established after the Estonian War of Independence was the Cross of Liberty, bestowed on 24 February 1919.[1] The awards are generally bestowed on those who have made a difference within their community or for the nation.[2]: para. 2
For the 90th anniversary of the republic, a collar for the Order of the National Coat of Arms was completed to be worn as a badge of office by the President of the Republic. The current collar of the Order of the National Coat of Arms is a copy of the original, which, for unknown reasons, is located in the Armoury of the Moscow Kremlin and has not yet been returned to the Estonian state.
Over the years, the manufacture of Estonian state decorations has involved various manufacturers such as OÜ Roman Tavast, ARS Juveel, OÜ Juveel, OÜ Miniplast Pluss, and OÜ ARS Vasetööd. The first batch of Crosses of Terra Mariana was manufactured by the company "Marquise", while OÜ Miniplast Pluss provided the ribbons and completed the assembly.
Matters related to decorations are governed by the State Decorations Act.[3] Their classes and descriptions are set out in the State Decorations Act in Estonian, Teenetemärkide seadus, abbreviated as TeenMS, passed by the Riigikogu. All pre-war decorations, though not necessarily all of their classes, were restored in 1994 and 1995 through the Decorations Act and its amending acts. The most recent version of the act was passed as an Estonian law on 19 December 2007.[3][4]
Types
There are six Estonian national decorations. The Cross of Liberty is awarded for wartime military valor, the Order of the National Coat of Arms is the highest civilian honor for Estonian citizens, the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is awarded primarily for foreign contributors to Estonia's interests, the Order of the White Star is awarded for civil and societal services, the Order of the Cross of the Eagle is given for national defense contributions, and the Order of the Estonian Red Cross is awarded for those in healthcare or who have saved lives. Each order features multiple classes, from collars and stars for senior ranks to medals for lower distinctions, with designs incorporating national symbols like eagles, stars, and crosses on colored moiré ribbons.
| Cross of Liberty | Order of the National Coat of Arms | Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana |
|---|---|---|
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| Order of the White Star | Order of the Cross of the Eagle | Order of the Estonian Red Cross |
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Class structures

Overview
The class structure of the decorations varies for each award. The Cross of Liberty is divided into three degrees numbered 1 to 3, with three classes numbered I to III. The 1st degree of the II class Cross of Liberty has not been awarded. The Order of the National Coat of Arms is a collar used as the badge of office of the president, and it has five classes, numbered from I to V. Medals for the National Coat of Arms do not exist in the restored Republic of Estonia. The Order of the White Star is a collar with five classes numbered I to V and one medal class. The Order of the Cross of the Eagle has no collar five classes, numbering from I to V, and it has three medal classes. The Order of the Estonian Red Cross has no collar, five classes, and also numbers I to V, with one medal class. The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana has a collar, five classes, and numbers I to V. The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana has no medals.[5]
Order of the National Coat of Arms
The Order of the National Coat of Arms serves as Estonia's highest state decoration exclusively for its citizens, recognizing exceptional long-term service in civil capacities. It comprises six classes, featuring a pendant modeled on the greater national coat of arms.[6]
| 1st Class | 2nd Class | 3rd | 5th Class |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | Class 5 | Collar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Class Bar |
2nd Class Bar |
3rd Class Bar |
4th Class Bar |
5th Class Bar |
Collar Bar |
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana was instituted in 1995 by President Lennart Meri as the premier state decoration for foreign nationals. It comprises six classes and recognizes exceptional services rendered by non-Estonian citizens.[7]
| 1st Class | 3rd Class | 4th Class | 5th Class | Collar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1st Class Bar | 2nd Class Bar | 3rd Class Bar | 4th Class Bar | 5th Class Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Class Bar |
2nd Class Bar |
3rd Class Bar |
4th Class Bar |
5th Class Bar |
Order of the Cross of the Eagle

The Order of the Cross of the Eagle was established in 1928 by the Estonian National Defence League to commemorate independence. It specifically recognizes achievements in national defensive armed forces operations.[8]
| 1st Class | 2nd Class | 3rd Class | 4th Class | 5th Class | Cross | Pre-1940 | Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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![]() Iron cross with swords 1 ![]() Iron cross with swords 2
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![]() 1st class badge sash (pre-1940) ![]() 1st class badge star (pre-1940) ![]() Badges (pre-1940) 2nd class (1928–1940) |
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| Cross Bars | 1st Class Bar | 2nd Class Bar | 4th Class Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
Gold Cross Bar Iron Cross Bar Silver Cross Bar |
1st Class Bar |
2nd Class Bar |
4th Class Bar |
Revocation
Revocations of Estonian state decorations are governed by the State Decorations Act, permitting withdrawal upon final court conviction for intentional criminal offenses.[a]
In the news
Since the state's independence in 1991, every prime minister of Estonia has been awarded the 2nd Class Order of the National Coat of Arms.[9]: para. 15
Notable awardees
People who have played critical roles in the Estonian War of Independence have received the Cross of Liberty. Additionally, post-independence leaders involved in NATO integration have also been recognised with awards. A number of international figures who supported Estonia's restoration of independence have received the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana.[10]
| Awardee name | Position | Award given | Date awarded | Region | Country | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alar Karis | President of Estonia | Collar, ONCA Fourth Class, OWS |
11 October 2021 23 February 2007 |
Europe | Estonia | [11][12] |
| Arnold Rüütel | Former President | Collar, ONCA Collar, OCTM |
23 February 2008 8 October 2001 |
Europe | Estonia | [13][14] |
| Ingrid Rüütel | Wife of Estonian President Arnold Rüütel | First Class, OWS Third Class, OERC |
23 February 2008 24 March 1997 |
Europe | Estonia | [15][16] |
| Toomas Hendrik Ilves | Former President | Collar, ONCA Collar, OCTM Third Class, ONCA |
23 February 2008 9 January 2006 23 February 2004 |
Europe | Estonia | [17][18][19] |
| Kersti Kaljulaid | Former President | Collar, ONCA |
10 October 2016 | Europe | Estonia | [20] |
| Helle Meri | widow of Lennart Meri | First Class, OERC |
23 February 2004 | Europe | Estonia | [21] |
| Albert II | Former King | Collar, OCTM |
10 June 2008 | Europe | Belgium | [22] |
| Paola | Queen | First Class, OCTM |
10 June 2008 | Europe | Belgium | [23] |
| Frederik X of Denmark | King | First Class, OCTM |
28 November 1995 | Europe | Denmark | [24] |
| Margrethe II | Queen | Collar, OCTM |
28 November 1995 | Europe | Denmark | [25] |
| Henri | Grand Duke | Collar, OCTM |
5 May 2003 | Europe | Luxembourg | [26] |
| Willem-Alexander | King | Collar, OCTM |
12 June 2018 | Europe | Netherlands | [27] |
| Máxima | Queen | First Class, OCTM |
12 June 2018 | Europe | Netherlands | [28] |
| Beatrix | Former Queen | Collar, OCTM |
14 May 2008 | Europe | Netherlands | [29] |
| Harald V | King | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
31 August 1998 2 September 2014 |
Europe | Norway | [30][31] |
| Sonja | Queen | First Class, OCTM |
31 August 1998 | Europe | Norway | [32] |
| Haakon | Crown Prince | First Class, OCTM |
10 April 2002 | Europe | Norway | [33] |
| Mette-Marit | Crown Princess | First Class, OCTM |
10 April 2002 | Europe | Norway | [34] |
| Felipe VI | King | First Class, OCTM |
9 July 2007 | Europe | Spain | [35] |
| Letizia | Queen | First Class, OCTM |
9 July 2007 | Europe | Spain | [36] |
| Juan Carlos I | Former King | Collar, OCTM |
9 July 2007 | Europe | Spain | [37] |
| Sofía | Queen | First Class, OCTM |
9 July 2007 | Europe | Spain | [38] |
| Carl XVI Gustaf | King | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
11 September 1995 18 January 2011 |
Europe | Sweden | [39][40] |
| Silvia | Queen | First Class, OCTM First Class, OWS |
11 September 1995 12 January 2011 |
Europe | Sweden | [41][42] |
| Victoria | Crown Princess | First Class, OCTM First Class, OWS |
11 September 1995 12 January 2011 |
Europe | Sweden | [43][44] |
| Prince Daniel | Prince | First Class, OCTM |
18 January 2011 | Europe | Sweden | [45] |
| Prince Carl Philip | Prince, Duke of Värmland | First Class, OCTM |
18 January 2011 | Europe | Sweden | [46] |
| Akihito | Emperor Emeritus | Collar, OCTM |
24 May 2007 | Asia | Japan | [47] |
| Alexander Van der Bellen | President | Collar, OCTM |
26 May 2021 | Europe | Austria | [48] |
| Doris Schmidauer | Wife of Alexander Van der Bellen | First Class, OCTM |
26 May 2021 | Europe | Austria | [49] |
| Georgi Parvanov | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
11 June 2003 | Europe | Bulgaria | [50] |
| Zorka Parvanova | Wife of President Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria | First Class, OCTM |
11 June 2003 | Europe | Bulgaria | [51] |
| Alexander Stubb | President | Collar, OCTM First Class, OCTM |
23 May 2024 13 May 2014 |
Europe | Finland | [52][53] |
| Suzanne Innes-Stubb | Wife of President Alexander Stubb of Finland | First Class, OCTM |
23 May 2024 | Europe | Finland | [54] |
| Tarja Halonen | Former President | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS First Class, OWS |
16 May 2000 14 March 2007 16 May 1995 |
Europe | Finland | [55][56][57] |
| Pentti Arajärvi | Husband of President Tarja Halonen of Finland | First Class, OCTM First Class, OWS |
16 May 2000 14 March 2007 |
Europe | Finland | [58][59] |
| Sauli Niinistö | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
13 May 2014 | Europe | Finland | [60] |
| Jenni Haukio | Wife of President Sauli Niinistö of Finland | First Class, OCTM |
13 May 2014 | Europe | Finland | [61] |
| Tellervo Koivisto | widow of Mauno Koivisto | First Class, OCTM |
20 November 2001 | Europe | Finland | [62] |
| Eeva Ahtisaari | widow of Martti Ahtisaari | First Class, OCTM |
16 May 1995 | Europe | Finland | [63] |
| Mikheil Saakashvili | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
7 May 2007 | Europe | Georgia | [64] |
| Joachim Gauck | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
9 July 2013 | Europe | Germany | [65] |
| Daniela Schadt | his partner | First Class, OCTM |
9 July 2013 | Europe | Germany | [66] |
| Christina Rau | widow of Johannes Rau | First Class, OCTM |
7 November 2000 | Europe | Germany | [67] |
| Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson | Former President | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
8 June 1998 4 May 2004 |
Europe | Iceland | [68][69] |
| Mary McAleese | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
24 May 2001 | Europe | Ireland | [70] |
| Martin McAleese | Husband of President Mary McAleese of Ireland | First Class, OCTM |
24 May 2001 | Europe | Ireland | [71] |
| Sergio Mattarella | President | Collar, OCTM |
4 July 2018 | Europe | Italy | [72] |
| Laura Mattarella | his daughter | First Collar, OCTM |
4 July 2018 | Europe | Italy | [73] |
| Nursultan Nazarbayev | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
20 April 2011 | Asia | Kazakhstan | [74] |
| Guntis Ulmanis | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
23 October 1986 | Europe | Latvia | [75] |
| Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga | Former President | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
2 May 2000 7 December 2005 |
Europe | Latvia | [76][77] |
| Imants Freibergs | Husband of President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga | First Class, OCTM First Class, OWS |
2 May 2000 7 December 2005 |
Europe | Latvia | [78][79] |
| Valdis Zatlers | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
7 April 2009 | Europe | Latvia | [80] |
| Lilita Zatlere | Wife of President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia | First Class, OCTM |
7 April 2009 | Europe | Latvia | [81] |
| Andris Bērziņš | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
5 June 2012 | Europe | Latvia | [82] |
| Dace Seisuma | Former Wife of Andris Bērziņš | First Class, OCTM |
5 June 2012 | Europe | Latvia | [83] |
| Raimonds Vējonis | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
10 April 2019 | Europe | Latvia | [84] |
| Iveta Vējone | Wife of President Raimonds Vējonis of Latvia | First Class, OCTM |
10 April 2019 | Europe | Latvia | [85] |
| Egils Levits | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
24 April 2023 | Europe | Latvia | [86] |
| Andra Levite | Wife of President Egils Levits of Latvia | First Class, OCTM |
19 April 2023 | Europe | Latvia | [87] |
| Valdas Adamkus | Former President | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
4 October 1999 4 October 2004 |
Europe | Lithuania | [88][89] |
| Dalia Grybauskaite | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
27 May 2013 | Europe | Lithuania | [90] |
| George Abela | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
31 May 2012 | Europe | Malta | [91] |
| Margaret Abela | Wife of President George Abela of Malta | First Class, OCTM |
31 May 2012 | Europe | Malta | [92] |
| Ernesto Zedillo | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
27 October 1995 | North America | Mexico | [93] |
| Lech Wałęsa | Former President | First Class, OCTM |
23 February 2006 | Europe | Poland | [94] |
| Aleksander Kwaśniewski | Former President | Collar, OCTM Collar, OWS |
28 April 1998 18 March 2002 |
Europe | Poland | [95][96] |
| Jolanta Kwaśniewska | Wife of President Aleksander Kwaśniewski of Poland | First Class, OCTM |
18 March 2002 | Europe | Poland | [97] |
| Bronisław Komorowski | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
18 March 2014 | Europe | Poland | [98] |
| Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa | President | Collar, OCTM |
15 April 2019 | Europe | Portugal | [99] |
| Aníbal Cavaco Silva | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
24 September 2008 | Europe | Portugal | [100] |
| Maria José Ritta | widow of Jorge Sampaio | First Class, OCTM First Class, OWS |
12 May 2003 28 November 2005 |
Europe | Portugal | [101][102] |
| Klaus Iohannis | President | Collar, OCTM |
16 June 2021 | Europe | Romania | [103] |
| Ion Iliescu | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
23 October 2003 | Europe | Romania | [104] |
| Traian Băsescu | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
12 April 2011 | Europe | Romania | [105] |
| Maria Băsescu | Wife of President Traian Băsescu of Romania | First Class, OCTM |
12 April 2011 | Europe | Romania | [106] |
| Ivan Gašparovič | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
12 October 2005 | Europe | Slovakia | [107] |
| Andrej Kiska | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
19 October 2015 | Europe | Slovakia | [108] |
| Milan Kučan | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
16 May 1997 | Europe | Slovenia | [109] |
| Borut Pahor | Former President | Collar, OCTM |
2 September 2019 | Europe | Slovenia | [110] |
| Joe Biden | President | First Class, OCTM |
30 August 2013 | North America | United States | [111] |
| Bill Clinton | Former President | First Class, OCTM |
6 February 2006 | North America | United States | [112] |
| Hillary Clinton | Former Secretary of State | First Class, OCTM |
6 February 2013 | North America | United States | [113] |
| George W. Bush | Former President | First Class, OCTM |
10 May 2017 | North America | United States | [114] |
Display
A display of Estonian State Decorations is located on the 5th floor of the Tõnismäe building of the National Library of Estonia. It was completed in 2008 for the 90th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and was established in cooperation with the State Chancellery. The branch that currently oversees the collection of Estonian state decorations is the Office of the President of Estonia.[115] The sample collection of state decorations exhibited in the gallery, which includes the Cross of Liberty that was introduced during the War of Independence. The special class decoration of the Order of the National Coat of Arms is not included in the sample collection. The gallery is temporarily closed due to reconstruction. The renewed exhibition is scheduled to open with the building's reopening in 2027.[115]
Most of the displayed decorations have been restored by conservators at OÜ Miniplast formerly OÜ Miniplast Pluss, which has also been a manufacturer of Estonian state decorations through public procurement since 2005.[115]
Related awards
The following are related awards given by the state that are not typically grouped with the state awards but can be given in recognition of service to the nation.
| Ribbon | Name |
|---|---|
| Cross of Liberty (for military service) | |
| Cross of Liberty (for gallantry in action) | |
| Cross of Liberty (for civilian service) | |
| Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class | |
| Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class | |
| Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class | |
| Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class | |
| Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th Class | |
| Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class | |
| Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class | |
| Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class | |
| Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4th Class | |
| Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 5th Class | |
| Order of the White Star, 1st Class | |
| Order of the White Star, 2nd Class | |
| Order of the White Star, 3rd Class | |
| Order of the White Star, 4th Class | |
| Order of the White Star, 5th Class | |
| Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 1st Class | |
| Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 2nd Class | |
| Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 3rd Class | |
| Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 4th Class | |
| Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 5th Class | |
| Gold Cross of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle | |
| Silver Cross of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle | |
| Iron Cross of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle | |
| Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 1st Class | |
| Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 2nd Class | |
| Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 3rd Class | |
| Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 4th Class | |
| Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 5th Class | |
| Medal of the Order of the Estonian Red Cross | |
| Defence Forces Decoration of Merit | |
| Defence Forces Decoration of Merit (with swords, for combat merit) | |
| Defence Forces Cross of Merit for National Defence | |
| Defence Forces Cross of Merit for Meritorious Service | |
| Memorial Medal "10 Years of the Re-Established Defence Forces" | |
| Cross of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces General Staff | |
| Navy Decoration of Merit "Faith and Will", 1st Class | |
| Navy Decoration of Merit "Faith and Will", 2nd Class | |
| Navy Decoration of Merit "Faith and Will", 3rd Class | |
| Decoration of Honour of the Defence Forces NCO School | |
| Medal for Participants in International Military Operations (1–3 missions) | |
| Medal for Participants in International Military Operations | |
| Memorial Medal "10 Years of the Re-Established Border Guard" | |
| Border Guard Cross of Merit, 1st Class | |
| Image unavailable | Border Guard Cross of Merit, 2nd Class |
| Image unavailable | Border Guard Cross of Merit, 3rd Class |
| Cross of Merit of the Reserve Officers' Association, 1st Class | |
| Cross of Merit of the Reserve Officers' Association, 2nd Class | |
| Cross of Merit of the Reserve Officers' Association, 3rd Class | |
| Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence | |
| White Cross of the Defence League, 1st Class | |
| White Cross of the Defence League, 2nd Class | |
| White Cross of the Defence League, 3rd Class | |
| Defence League Medal of Merit, Special Class | |
| Defence League Medal of Merit, 1st Class | |
| Defence League Medal of Merit, 2nd Class | |
| Defence League Medal of Merit, 3rd Class | |
| Defence League Distinguished Service Decoration | |
| Special Cross of Merit of the Defence League School | |
| Cross of Merit of the Defence League School | |
| Bearer of the Victory Fire Medal | |
| Image unavailable | Foreign Intelligence Service Distinguished Service Decoration, 1st Class |
| Foreign Intelligence Service Distinguished Service Decoration, 2nd Class | |
| Image unavailable | Foreign Intelligence Service Distinguished Service Decoration, 3rd Class |
| Peace Operations Centre Distinguished Service Decoration | |
| Land Forces Officer's Gold Cross | |
| Land Forces Officer's Silver Cross | |
| Land Forces Silver Cross | |
| Land Forces Bronze Cross | |
| Cross of Merit, 1st Class (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | |
| Cross of Merit, 2nd Class (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | |
| Cross of Merit, 3rd Class (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | |
| Image unavailable | Grand Gold Cross of the Rescue Services |
| Golden Cross of the Rescue Board | |
| Silver Cross of the Rescue Board | |
| Image unavailable | Rescue Services Medal |
| Image unavailable | Firefighter Medal "For Diligence" |
| Image unavailable | Firefighter Badge "For Diligence" |
| Image unavailable | Tartu Fire Department Badge |
| Order of Bishop Platon (Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church) | |
| "St. George's Night Great Star" Badge | |
| "St. George's Night Star" Badge | |
| Decoration of the Estonian Olympic Committee | |
| Memorial Cross "Spearhead Admiral Pitka" | |
| Armed Resistance Cross of Merit | |
| Image unavailable | Medal |
| Commemorative Medal for the Estonian War of Independence (1920) | |
| Commemorative Decoration of the Estonian Red Cross (1920–1926) | |
| Medal of Merit of the Admiral Johan Pitka Brothers-in-Arms Club | |
| Eastern Prefecture Distinguished Service Decoration | |
| Image unavailable | Police Cross of Merit, 1st Class |
| Police Cross of Merit, 2nd Class | |
| Image unavailable | Police Cross of Merit, 3rd Class |
| Police and Border Guard Board Distinguished Service Decoration | |
| Medal for participation in Baltic Air Policing (Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian) | |
| Gold Medal of Merit of the Baltic Defence College (Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian) | |
| Silver Medal of Merit of the Baltic Defence College(Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian) | |
| Bronze Medal of Merit of the Baltic Defence College (Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian) | |
| Medal of Merit of the Baltic Defence College (Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian; general ribbon) | |
| Baltic Defence College Service Cross (Latvian-Lithuanian-Estonian) | |
See also
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