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The arms show a canting bear (Bär in German, for Berent the old German name). The town is surrounded by large forests, hence the tree besides the bear. The arms date from the 18<sup>th</sup> century. | The arms show a canting bear (Bär in German, for Berent the old German name). The town is surrounded by large forests, hence the tree besides the bear. The arms date from the 18<sup>th</sup> century. | ||