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Coat of Arms of Lithuaia

Coat of Arms of Lithuaia

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The Lithuanian coat of arms is an ancient symbol that stands for Lithuania's long European history. The modern coat of arms of Lithuania was officially adopted in in the 1990s, but the coat of arms dates back to the middle ages. The white rider (or Vytis) and horse are depicted on a red background with gold and blue accents.

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