The Order of Gedeminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania, third class decoration, has been conferred on Supreme Court Justice Aaron J. Levy by the Republic of Lithuania.
The decoration, an elaborate gold cross and ribbon, which was sent to Justice Levy by the Lithuanian Consul General in behalf of his government, was accompanied by a proclamation signed by President Smetona and Premier Waldermaras, which recited that the decoration had been voted by the Lithuanian Parliament for meritorious services in connection with the recognition of Lithuania by the United States government.
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