Order for Merits to Lithuania
The Order for Merits to Lithuania (Lithuanian: Ordinas Už nuopelnus Lietuvai) is an award, presented by the President of Lithuania, which may be conferred on the citizens of Lithuania and foreign nationals for distinguished services promoting name of Lithuania, expanding a develop international relationships, for distinguished merits in social, culture, science, business, sport, military and in other areas. The award is presented in five classes, in ascending order, Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Commander, and Grand Cross.
| Order for Merits to Lithuania Ordinas Už nuopelnus Lietuvai | |
|---|---|
Women's Commander's Cross for Humanitarian Contributions | |
| Type | 5 Class State Order |
| Awarded for | Special merits to Lithuania. |
| Presented by | Lithuania |
| Eligibility | Citizens of Lithuania and foreign nationals. |
| Established | 18 June 2002 |
Devices showing the area for which the award is made | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas |
| Next (lower) | Life Saving Cross |
| Related | Medal of the Order for Merits to Lithuania |
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