The coat of arms of Lithuania, consisting of an armour-clad knight on horseback holding a sword and shield, is also known as Vytis. It is recognized as the official coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since the 14th century reign of Grand Duke Vytautas the Great and is also known in other Lithuanian language names as Waikymas, Pagaunė or as Pogonia, Pogoń, Pahonia in the Polish and Ruthenian languages. Vytis should be translated as Knight or Horseman, related to the Slavic word Витязь. Historically – raitas senovės karžygys or in heraldry - raitas valdovas.
