Commemorative Medal of January 13

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SKU: 02.LTU.0125.101.01.000

  •  Commemorative Medal of January 13 Obverse
  •  Commemorative Medal of January 13 Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Makers
    Gurtana, Vilnius
  • Composition
    Silvered
  • Inscription
    Obv: SAUSIO 13 1991 Rev: LIETUVA BUVOM ESAME IR BŪSIM
  • Size
    38mm
  • Image Licensing
    The Silver Medal image is attributed to the Republic of Lithuania and is 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. It was 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/ew/lt/prezidento_veikla/apdovanojimai/valstybes_ordinai_medaliai_ir_kt./sausio_13-osios_atminimo_medalis.html.

History


The Commemorative Medal of January 13 was established in commemoration of the events in Vilnius on January 13, 1991. It was awarded to Lithuanian citizens and foreigners who participated in the defence of Lithuania and Lithuanian independence from January 1991-September 1991.

The Silver Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "January," and a reverse inscription that translates to "We are and will be." Approximately 3000 were awarded.

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