Awards and decorations of Lithuania are governed by the Republic of Lithuania Law on State Awards of 2002, amended in 2003.

State decorations

The state orders, medals and other decorations are bestowed by the President of Lithuania on 16 February – Day of Re-establishment of the State of Lithuania and 6 July – Day of the State (Coronation of King Mindaugas), and on other days on special occasions. The President of Lithuania is awarded with the highest order, of Vytautas the Great, upon starting to hold his office after taking the oath, by the Chairman of the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament). Decorations are minted in Lithuanian Mint, a state own enterprise. National awards are administered by Head of the Presidential Administration, who serves as the ex officio Grand Master of the Orders the Republic.

Orders

Insignia of the Orders

Medals and other decorations

Order of precedence of decorations

Other decorations

The above decorations are awarded by the Minister of National Defence. In addition, the Medal of Darius and Girėnas may be awarded by the Minister of Transport and Communications.

History

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