Medal of Darius and Girenas

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SKU: 02.LTU.0128.101.01.000

  • Bronze Medal Obverse
  • Bronze Medal Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Makers
    Lithuanian Mint, Vilnius
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: DARIUS IR GIRENAS Rev: UZ NUOPELNUS LIETUVOS AVIACIJAI 1933 07 15–17
  • Size
    37mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal was designed by Garska.
  • Image Licensing
    The Bronze Medal 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 Enligsh version of the website of the President of the Republic of Lithuania. See the following page for more information: http://adamkus.president.lt/ordinai/dirgmedalis_e.phtml.

History


The Medal of Darius and Girenas was established in honour of Lithuanian pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Girenas. It was awarded by the state until 2003 but has since been awarded by the Ministry of National Defence (for military aviation) or the Ministry of Transportation (for civil aviation).

It is awarded to Lithuanians and foreigners in recognition of meritorious service to Lithuanian aviation.

The Bronze Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Darius and Girenas," and a reverse inscription that translates to "For Merit, Lithuania, Aviation."

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