Medals and Awards of Liotain

In general, any award incorporating the terminology "Order of _" is a knightly order, entitling the bearer to the title Riteri (rider or knight).
Awards and medals are broken down into three tiers: monarchial, parliamentary, and service awards.
===Monarchial Awards===
These awards are given at the discretion of the monarch, and represent the highest tier of awards. With the exception of the Chelengk, they are all "neck orders" (with the medal worn on a ribbon around the neck).
*Order of the White Lion (1571): awarded for personal skill or bravery in wartime.
*Order of the Dragon and the Olive (1803): awarded for contributions to the arts (literature, music, etc) and science (inventions and industry).
*Order of the Polar Star (1907): awarded to those who have contributed meaningfully to the exploration of the Arctic.
*Diamond Chelengk: awarded by the monarch for virtually any service deemed meritorious, falling outside the limits of the other awards.
===Parliamentary Awards===
These awards are given by vote of the Teismas, and represent the middle tier of awards.
*Order of the Knight's Cross of Rudeksna (1802): awarded for personal skill or bravery in wartime.
===Service Awards===
These awards are given at the discretion of the military or civil services, and represent the lowest tier of awards.
*Cross of Merit (Army): awarded for meritorious service in combat with the enemy.
*Cross of Merit (Navy): awarded for meritorious service in combat with the enemy.
*Good Conduct Medal (4 Years): awarded to a soldier for good conduct after four years in uniform.
*Good Conduct Medal (2 Years): awarded to a soldier for good conduct after two years in uniform.
=== Campaign Medals ===
Campaign or battle medals are awarded for participation in a major victory.
*Battle of Rietavas Medal: awarded for participation on the Battle of Rietavas (1707).
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