Order of the Cross of Vytis
Lithuanian presidential award / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Order of the Cross of Vytis (Lithuanian: Vyčio Kryžiaus ordinas) is a Lithuanian presidential award conferred for heroic defence of Lithuania's freedom and independence. November 23 is a holiday in honour of the Order of the Cross of Vytis.
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Order of the Cross of Vytis | |
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Type | State Decoration |
Founded | 30 July 1919 |
Country | Lithuania |
Awarded for | Heroic defense of Lithuania's freedom and independence |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Vytautas the Great |
Next (lower) | Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas |
Related | Medal of the Order of the Cross of Vytis |
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