| Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | Restoration of Lithuania's independence |
| Country |  Lithuania |
| Ribbon |  |
| Obverse |  |
| Motto | Buvom, esam ir būsim (Lithuanian: Were, are and will be) |
| Established | 1992 |
In Lithuania, the Medal of 13 January (Lithuanian: Sausio 13-osios atminimo medalis) is a state medal of Lithuania, awarded for the contributions in the restoration of the independence of the state. The medal is awarded to Lithuanian and foreign citizens for defending the freedom and independence of Lithuania in between January and September 1991.[1] The name references the January Events, the end of which ended on 13 January 1991.[2]
- ^ Žukauskas, Antanas (1996). "50 litų moneta, išleista sausio tryliktosios kovų už lietuvos laisvę atminti" (PDF). lb.lt. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "ODM of Lithuania: Medal of January 13". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-06.