Order for Services to Lithuania

Commander's Cross for women for humanitarian merit

The Order for Services to Lithuania (lit. Ordinas Už nuopelnus Lietuvai ) is an award given by the President of Lithuania to Lithuanian citizens and foreigners for special services to the Republic of Lithuania. The next higher award is the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas .

Order classes

The medal is awarded in the following classes:

• Grand Cross
• Grand Commander
• Commander
• officer
• Knight

Ribbon buckles of the Order for Services to Lithuania
Grand Cross	Grand Commander	Commander	officer	Knight	medal

Order decoration

The medal is a gold-plated , white enameled, five-pointed cross. An old silver Vytis is placed in the center of the cross. On the back there are the coats of arms of the cities of Vilnius , Kaunas , Klaipėda , Šiauliai and Panevėžys . The inscription Pro Lituania and the foundation year 2002 can be seen in the center. The ribbon is red with yellow and green stripes on the edge. The cross is attached to the ribbon with a section that represents the area in which the medal was awarded.

Sections showing the area of ​​the award

• Pillars of Gediminas: Public Service and International Relations
• Three oak leaves: humanitarian aid
• An open book: culture and education
• Wings of Mercury : Economy and Industry
• Aesculapian staff: Health and Welfare
• Crossed Swords: Military Service
• Torch: sport

Medal bearer

• Carrier of the Order of Merit to Lithuania
• Holder of the Order for Services to Lithuania (Grand Cross)