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In 1936 Erwitte received city rights and on January 3, 1939 new arms were granted.  
In 1936 Erwitte received city rights and on January 3, 1939 new arms were granted.  


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These arms were a combination of the lion of the Lords of Erwitte in the upper half, and in the lower half the arms of the Lords of Landsberg. Both families ruled over the town until the late 16<sup>th</sup> century.
These arms were a combination of the lion of the Lords of Erwitte in the upper half, and in the lower half the arms of the Lords of Landsberg. Both families ruled over the town until the late 16<sup>th</sup> century.