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Cieszyn was founded in the 8<sup>th</sup> century but became a town before 1263. The name of the town derives from Polish names of Cieszan or Cieszko. The arms of the town were granted in the 14<sup>th</sup> century. It consists of a castle with an open gate situated on a river (Cieszyn is situated on the Olza River). Over the castle there is a yellow eagle, the symbol of Upper Silesia to which the Duchy of Cieszyn belonged in the Middle Ages. | Cieszyn was founded in the 8<sup>th</sup> century but became a town before 1263. The name of the town derives from Polish names of Cieszan or Cieszko. The arms of the town were granted in the 14<sup>th</sup> century. It consists of a castle with an open gate situated on a river (Cieszyn is situated on the Olza River). Over the castle there is a yellow eagle, the symbol of Upper Silesia to which the Duchy of Cieszyn belonged in the Middle Ages. | ||
See also [[Český Těšín]] | |||
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CIESZYN
Province: Śląsk
County: Cieszyn
Polish | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Cieszyn was founded in the 8th century but became a town before 1263. The name of the town derives from Polish names of Cieszan or Cieszko. The arms of the town were granted in the 14th century. It consists of a castle with an open gate situated on a river (Cieszyn is situated on the Olza River). Over the castle there is a yellow eagle, the symbol of Upper Silesia to which the Duchy of Cieszyn belonged in the Middle Ages.
See also Český Těšín
The arms in the Kawa Hag album +/- 1932 |
The arms as shown around 1970 |
The arms as shown in 1963 |
The arms as shown in 1994 |
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