DescriptionPresidential Seal of the Republic of Lithuania with Vytis (Waykimas), used in 1919-1940.jpg
English: Presidential Seal of the Republic of Lithuania with Vytis (Waykimas), used in 1919–1940. The Double Cross of the Jagiellonian dynasty is visible on his shield.
Lietuvių: Lietuvos Respublikos prezidentinis antspaudas su Vyčiu (Waykimu), naudotas 1919–1940 m. Ant raitelio skydo yra matomas Jogailaičių dinastijos Dvigubas Kryžius.
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Presidential Seal of the Republic of Lithuania with Vytis (Waykimas), used in 1919–1940.
Lietuvos Respublikos prezidentinis antspaudas su Vyčiu (Waykimu), naudotas 1919–1940 m.