Order of Gediminas, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.LTU.0106.102.01.000

  • Order of Gediminas, Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Makers
    Lithuanian Mint, Vilnius
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    85mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Grand Cross Breast Star 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 Lithuanian version of the website of the President of the Republic of Lithuania. See the following page for more information: http://grybauskaite1.lrp.lt/lt/prezidento_veikla/apdovanojimai/valstybes_ordinai_medaliai_ir_kt./lietuvos_didziojo_kunigaikscio_gedimino_ordino.html.

History


The Order of Gediminas was established by the Lithuanian government in 1927 in honour of the Grand Duke Gediminas, the famous ruler and founder of the Lithuanian capital. It was suppressed during the Soviet occupation, but it was officially re-instated in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet regime and the declaration of the Republic of Lithuania.

It is conferred upon Lithuanian civilians and foreigners in recognition of exceptional civil service.

The Order has not undergone any changes in design, although manufacturers may have changed between periods. The previous versions are listed in the Orders of the Republic of Lithuania (1918-1940).

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