A recent post on Facebook has stirred controversy regarding the coat of arms used by the Lithuanian presidency. A user questioned the origin of the emblem, specifically highlighting its visual elements, which include the Vytis (the national emblem of Lithuania) supported by two mythical creatures. This led to public discourse, as the user mistakenly perceived the emblem to represent a foreign country rather than a national symbol.

The conversation intensified when another Facebook user pointed out that the presidential coat of arms bears visual similarities to the emblem used by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation. The comparison drew attention to the striking resemblance between the two logos, particularly their composition, which features a unicorn, a crown above a shield, animal figures, and Latin mottos. This observation raises questions about the appropriateness of a state institution utilizing imagery that can be tied to a prominent banking family, whose historical reputation has been embroiled in various conspiracy theories.

Such discussions touch upon issues of national identity and symbolism in Lithuania and provoke questions concerning the implications of using heraldry that resembles powerful global entities. The fact that the state emblem can elicit this kind of speculation shows how social media can foster public dialogue, but also misinformation regarding important national symbols.