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The arms are canting for the original German name of the city, Kreuzburg, or Cross-castle. The crosses are the crosses of the Teutonic Order, which ruled the city for many centuries. The arms are known as such since the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The above arms are based on the oldest seal, whereas Hupp showed a different version of the arms in the kKaffee Hag albums, see belwo. | The arms are canting for the original German name of the city, Kreuzburg, or Cross-castle. The crosses are the crosses of the Teutonic Order, which ruled the city for many centuries. The arms are known as such since the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The above arms are based on the oldest seal, whereas Hupp showed a different version of the arms in the kKaffee Hag albums, see belwo. | ||
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