Order of Vytautas the Great

Collane of the Order of Vytautas the Great

The Order of Vytautas the Great is a state order of the Republic of Lithuania . It was donated in 1930 on the 500th anniversary of the death of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Vytautas and can be awarded to residents and foreigners who have made a special contribution to the country or the common good. According to Art. 7 of the Law on State Awards, the Order of Vytautas the Great with Collane is the highest award in the country.

Order classes

The order consists of five classes and a special class with a collar

• Collane
• Grand Cross
• Grand Officer
• commander
• officer
• Knight

The medal of the Order of Vytautas the Great is associated with the Order.

See also

• List of Lithuanian orders and decorations

Web links

Commons : Order of Vytautas the Great  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• Information on the website of the Lithuanian President , accessed on December 26, 2015

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Law on State Awards , as amended on May 27, 2003, accessed on December 26, 2015