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The National coat of arms of Lithuania is a mounted armoured knight holding a sword and shield, known as Vytis (pronounced ['vîːtɪs]). Since the early 15th century, it has been Lithuania's official coat of arms and is one of the oldest European coats of arms. The coat of arms features a red field with a white (silver) armoured knight on a white (silver) horse holding in his right hand a white (silver) sword above his head.[1]

The present coats of arms of Lithuania are authorized by the President of Lithuania with suggestions by Lithuanian Heraldry Commission (Lietuvos heraldikos komisija), a heraldic authority appointed by presidential decrees. The Lithuanian Heraldry Commission also established regulations on Lithuanian coats of arms.[2]

The coats of arms of Lithuania are presented below.

National

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Military

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Cultural regions

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Counties

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Alytus County

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Kaunas County

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Klaipėda County

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Marijampolė County

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Panevėžys County

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Šiauliai County

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Tauragė County

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Telšiai County

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Utena County

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Vilnius County

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Akmenytė-Ruzgienė, Vilma. "Historical national (armorial) flag of Lithuania". Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Heraldika". President of Lithuania. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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