“The Light Will Defeat Darkness”

The prize is crafted from a shell casing used during the defense of Ukrainian lands by its heroes, symbolizing the indestructibility of the power of the spirit and the strength of the alliance for victory. On the front side of the medal is a depiction of a laurel wreath held by the Golden Lady of the Monument of Glory, placing it on the head of the nation.

This perpetuates the glory of the thousands of Luxembourgers who voluntarily joined the Allied forces to defend their homeland during the First World War. Luxembourg knows very well what fighting for independence and national identity means, and this is what unites us. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Luxembourg has become a reliable ally of Ukraine, symbolized by the wreath on the medal. Every leaf depicted on the back of each medal, forming the wreath, represents every Luxembourg citizen who contributes to the victory of good over evil and has embarked on the path of righteousness.

In the darkest times, the brightest people are visible, and the name of the award, “The Light Will Defeat Darkness,”  is a testament to that.