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The Museum of Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytenis
Common Support of
Logistics Battalion
Contacts
Address: Lietuvos didžiojo kunigaikščio Vytenio BPLB,
Vytauto g. 72, LT-68283, Marijampolė.
Tel.: (+370 ~ 343) 91 377. Mob. +370-687-12910.
Fax (+370 ~ 343) 91 899.
E-mail:
juozas.slaboda@mil.lt
Exposition
One of the wealthiest expositions of Lithuanian military institutions
presents history of military actions in Marijampolė. One of the oldest
museum exhibits are ammunition of World War I and sword, which is almost 200
years old, of French soldier. The most exhaustive explanation is given about
the history of the 9th Lithuanian military regiment that was in Marijampolė
region in 1923–1940. In November 23, 2005, when Lithuanian military day was
held, there was opened exposition on history of Soviet 7th air-landing
divisions’ parachute troops of 119th regiment. In Marijampolė this elite
regiment was settled in 1947–1992. There are exhibited Soviet uniforms,
awards, photographs and parachute.
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