Order of the Vytis Cross

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Order instituted on April 1927 to replace the Vytis Cross.
At the initial period, the Order was awarded in two grades: the First grade had the crossed swords, and the Second grade was without the swords. Each grade had three classes (the first class was the highest).
First grade awarded to officers and enlisted for the acts of conspicuous bravery conducted on the battlefield. Second grade awarded to honor civilians.
On 22 December 1930, the Order was modified to five classes.
Order was reinstated on 15 January 1991. The Order is conferred on persons for acts of bravery performed in defending the freedom and independence of the Republic of Lithuania.
Vytis — the coat of arms of Lithuania.