Medal of the Founding Volunteers of the Lithuanian Army

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Attributes

Country

Lithuania
Makers

Lithuanian Mint, Vilnius
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Rev: LIETUVOS SAVANORIUI
Size

37mm
Image Licensing

The Bronze Medal (1991-) images are attributed to the Republic of Lithuania and are used in the public domain according to the Republic of Lithuania Law on Copyright and Related Rights that was passed on May 18, 1999, and amended in 2010. They were sourced from the English version of the website of the President of the Republic of Lithuania. See the following page for more information: http://adamkus.president.lt/ordinai/lkksmedalis_e.phtml.

History

The Medal of the Founding Volunteers of the Lithuanian Army was established in 1928. It was suppressed during the Soviet occupation, but it was re-instated following the collapse of the Soviet regime and the declaration of the Republic of Lithuania. It was a state award from 1991-2002, but it has since been administered by the Ministry of National Defence.

Prior to its suppression, the Medal was awarded to Lithuanian citizens for contributions to the foundation of the Lithuanian Armed Forces and national defence in general. Since its reinstatement, it has been awarded to participants of the armed resistance during the Soviet occupation from 1940-1991.

The Bronze Medal (1991-) features a reverse inscription that translates to "Lithuanian Volunteers."

There are two versions of the medal that differ slightly in inscription. The previous version is listed in the Medals & Decorations of the Republic of Lithuania (1918-1940).

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