Coat of Arms of Lithuania - Vytis Symbol Meaning and History #40712 (License: Personal Use)

This heraldic emblem, known as the Vytis (Chaser), shows a white armored knight on a rearing white horse against a vivid red field. The knight holds a raised sword in his right hand and a blue shield bearing a golden Cross of Lorraine in his left. The design dates back to the 14th century and is one of Europe’s oldest continuously used state symbols.

Used on official government documents, national flags, currency, and public institutions; it serves to represent Lithuanian sovereignty, identity, and historical continuity-especially for users researching Baltic heraldry, national symbols, or European medieval iconography.