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The arms combine in the chief the arms of the Hohenzollern dynasty, as | The arms combine in the chief the arms of the Hohenzollern dynasty, as Margraves of Nürnberg, and the lion of the State of [[Bamberg]]. Both the Hohenzollern dynasty as well as the Bishops of Bamberg held many estates in the district until the end of the 18<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | ||
The waves symbolise the Pegnitz river. | The waves symbolise the Pegnitz river. | ||