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In 1918 part of the area was returned to Poland and a small part to Czechoslovakia. After 1945 the whole German part became again part of Poland. The Austrian part was already divided between Poland, Germany and Czechoslovakia in 1918. | In 1918 part of the area was returned to Poland and a small part to Czechoslovakia. After 1945 the whole German part became again part of Poland. The Austrian part was already divided between Poland, Germany and Czechoslovakia in 1918. | ||
The golden eagle was first used by Duke Boleslaw (died 1201) and has been used as the arms for the area since, even though the Duchy itself did no longer exist. The meaning of the arms is not clear. See [[ | The golden eagle was first used by Duke Boleslaw (died 1201) and has been used as the arms for the area since, even though the Duchy itself did no longer exist. The meaning of the arms is not clear. See [[Duchy of Lower Silezia|here]] for the arms of the Duchy. In 1880 the eagle was chosen as the arms for the province. Supporters, crown and helmet could be used at wish, as with all Prussian provinces. | ||
After 1919 the arms were used by the province Niederschlesien, but without the crown and supporters as Germany no longer was an Empire, see image below. | After 1919 the arms were used by the province Niederschlesien, but without the crown and supporters as Germany no longer was an Empire, see image below. | ||