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'''NIZHYN''' (Ні́жин) | '''NIZHYN''' (Ні́жин) | ||
Region (Oblast) : [[Chernihiv (oblast)|Chernihiv]] | Region (Oblast) : [[Chernihiv (oblast)|Chernihiv]] | ||
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The arms replaced older arms, datin g from the early 19<sup>th</sup> century, which were used until 1918. | The arms replaced older arms, datin g from the early 19<sup>th</sup> century, which were used until 1918. | ||
[[File:nizhyn.jpg|center| | [[File:nizhyn.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
In June 1865 B. Kene proposed new arms for the city. The arms also showed tow arms, and a bordure with golden coins. The arms were not adopted. | In June 1865 B. Kene proposed new arms for the city. The arms also showed tow arms, and a bordure with golden coins. The arms were not adopted. | ||
[[File:nizhyn2.gif|center| | [[File:nizhyn2.gif|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]][[Civic Heraldry Literature - Ukraine|'''Literature''']]: Panyenko, 1996 | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 30 July 2024
NIZHYN (Ні́жин)
Region (Oblast) : Chernihiv
| Ukrainian | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were adopted on October 14, 1992.
The arms show St. George killing a dragon. St. George is the patron saint of the city.
The arms replaced older arms, datin g from the early 19th century, which were used until 1918.
In June 1865 B. Kene proposed new arms for the city. The arms also showed tow arms, and a bordure with golden coins. The arms were not adopted.
Literature: Panyenko, 1996
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