Coat of Arms
On 30 June 1993 the historical coat of arms of Kaunas city was established by a special presidential decree. The coat of arms features a white auroch with a golden cross between his horns, set against a deep red background. The auroch is the original heraldic symbol of the city since 1400. The heraldic seal of Kaunas, introduced in the early 15th century during the reign of Grand Duke Vytautas, is the oldest city heraldic seal known in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The current emblem was the result of much study and discussion on the part of the Lithuanian Heraldry Commission, and realized by the artist Raimondas Miknevičius. An aurochs has replaced a wisent, depicted in the Soviet era emblem, used since 1969.
Blazon: Gules, an auroch passant guardant argent ensigned with a cross Or between his horns.
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