Independence Medal (Lithuania)

Independence Medal
LTU Independence Medal BAR.svg
TypeState decoration
Awarded forRestoration of Lithuania's independence
CountryLithuania
Established1928

In Lithuania, the Independence Medal (Lithuanian: Nepriklausomybės medalis) is a state medal of Lithuania, awarded for the contributions in the restoration of the independence of the state. The medal had two issues in 1928 and 2000. Both times it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Lithuania's independence.[1]

  1. ^ Kuodytė, Rūta. "Lietuvos nepriklausomybės medalis". Atkurtos nepriklausomos Lietuvos valstybės apdovanojimai (in Lithuanian). National Museum of Lithuania. Archived from the original on July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2015.