Olesno

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OLESNO

Province: Opole
County: Olesno

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially adopted on April 23, 1997.

The arms of the town (German name Rosenberg in Oberschlesien) combine the eagle of Upper Silezia with a canting rose (Rose in German).

The combination is known since the 14^th century, when the rose and eagle appeared on the local seal. Since the 17^th century the two are combined in a single shield.

Hupp showed the same composition, but with the eagle in historically correct colours, see below.