The medal of the Lāčplēsis Military Order is a white enameled Thunder and Fire Cross (Latvian left facing swastika) with red and golden edging.

Three women – Valija Vesčūnas-Jansone, Līna Čanka, and Elza Žiglevica were holders of the third class of the decoration.

[3] The Military Order of Lāčplēsis was also awarded to foreigners, both common soldiers and high ranking generals and political leaders.

Among them were the Commander of the Estonian Army General Johan Laidoner, Pierwszy Marszałek Polski Naczelnik Państwa Józef Piłsudski, Edward Rydz-Śmigły, King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, King Albert I of Belgium, and French Marshal Ferdinand Foch.

[4] The fortress of Verdun was also awarded the Lāčplēsis Military Order for the heroism of it defenders during World War I.