Order of the Cross of Vytis

Order of the Cross of Vytis
Sash, badge, and star of the Order of the Cross of Vytis
TypeState Decoration
Founded30 July 1919
Country Lithuania
Awarded forHeroic defense of Lithuania's freedom and independence
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Vytautas the Great
Next (lower)Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas
RelatedMedal of the Order of the Cross of Vytis


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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