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The knight is St. Michael, the patron saint of the city, which also appeared on the first known seal of the city, from around 1300. Before 1345 the saint held a small shield with the cross of the [[State of Köln]]. After 1345 this cross was replaced by the lion of the counts of [[Jülich]], who acquired the city in 1345 | The knight is St. Michael, the patron saint of the city, which also appeared on the first known seal of the city, from around 1300. Before 1345 the saint held a small shield with the cross of the [[State of Köln]]. After 1345 this cross was replaced by the lion of the counts of [[Jülich]], who acquired the city in 1345 | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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[[Category:German Municipalities D]] | [[Category:German Municipalities D]] |
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