Żerków

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ŻERKÓW

Province: Wielkopolska
County: Jarocin

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the arms of the Górków-Roszkowski family, who from 1539-1618 owned Żerków. The arms were allegedly granted in 1568 by Jan Górków-Roszkowski. The boat is the symbol of the Górków dynasty.