REPUBLIC
OF LITHUANIA
National
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The new achievement of the Ministry
of National Defenceof the Republic of Lithuania consists of the national arms
supported by the Geležinis Vilkas
reguardant, a
sword on his shoulder. í The Geležinis Vilkas (Iron Wolf ) is a mythical beast from a medieval
legend about the founding of Vilnius, the capital city of the old Grand Duchy
of Lithuania and modern Republic of Lithuania. First found in the Lithuanian
Chronicles, the legend shares certain similarities with the Capitoline Wolf
and possibly reflected Lithuanian desire to showcase their legendary origins
from the Roman Empire. The legend became popular during the era of Romantic
nationalism. Today the Iron Wolf is one of the symbols of Vilnius and is used
by sports teams, Lithuanian military, scouting organizations, and others.
According to the legend, Grand Duke Gediminas (ca. 1275-1341) was hunting in
the sacred forest near the Valley of Šventaragis, near where Vilnia River
flows into the Neris River. Tired after the successful hunt of a wisent, the
Grand Duke settled in for the night. He fell soundly asleep and dreamed of a
huge Iron Wolf standing on top of a hill and howling as strong and loud as a
hundred wolves. Upon awakening, the Duke asked the krivis (pagan priest) Lizdeika to interpret the dream. And the
priest told him: "What is destined for the ruler and the State of
Lithuania, is this: the Iron Wolf represents a castle and a city which will
be established by you on this site. This city will be the capital of the
Lithuanian lands and the dwelling of their rulers, and the glory of their
deeds shall echo throughout the world." Therefore, Gediminas, obeying
the will of gods, built the city, and gave it the name Vilnius – from the
stream of the Vilnia River. (Wikipedia) Ć See illustration in the head of
this article Ministry of National Defence and Services (ancient) Ministry of National Defense Flag Minister of National Defense |
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Armed
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The
Lithuanian Armed Forces consist of the Lithuanian Land Force, Lithuanian Air
Force, Lithuanian Naval Force,
Lithuanian Special Operations Force and
other units: Logistics Command, Training and Doctrine Command, Headquarters Battalion, Directly
subordinated to the Chief of Defence are the Military Police. Under the
command of the Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces are the Reserve Forces Lithuanian Armed
Forces Lithuanian
Armed Forces Flag Supreme
Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces The
presidential flag displays the state arms on a dark red field. (The President
of the Republic is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.) This flag
was first reported to have a purple field and 1:2 proportions, but the
version appearing here shows the correct design. The presidential flag
has 1:1˝ proportions Chief
of Defense flag Commander
of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander-in-chief of
the Armed forces Defence
Staff Chief of the Defense
Staff The other rank flags all are
white with the national flag as a canton and appropriate insignia or stars in
the fly. |
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Lietuvos
kariuomenės jungtinis štabas Tri
Service |
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Lietuvos sausumos pajėgos /
Lithuanian Land Force |
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Land Force Arms Land Force Flag |
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Land Force
Command, arms Land
Force Command Cap
Badge |
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Karinės
Jūrų Pajėgos / Navy |
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Arms Naval Ensign The new
naval ensign is based on the design of a nineteenth-century yacht ensign and
is similar in format to the British White Ensign. The jack
displays the insignia of the armed forces over a blue anchor. Flag
Proportions: The Lithuanian national flag's official proportions are 1:2;
naval ensigns and flags (except pennants) are also made in these proportions.
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Jack (ancient) |
Jack
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Flag officer commanding
the Navy NAVAL COMMAND PENNANTS Squadron commander Group commander
Senior officer present
afloat Ĺ Naval
Commission Pennant |
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Cap
Badge |
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Karinės oro Pajėgos / Air Force |
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Arms
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Arms (new) |
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Air
Force Ensign |
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Roundel
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Roundel
1920-‘21 |
Roundel
1934, 1990 |
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Wings |
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Lietuvos
Specialiųjų Operacijų Pajėgos / Special Operations Force |
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Lithuanian Special Operations Force Arms Flag |
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Krašto apsaugos
savanorių pajėgos / National Defence Volunteer Forces |
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Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces |
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Arms (ancient) |
Arms (new) |
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Flag |
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© Hubert de Vries 2016-02-16