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(de) Ein einmastiges blaues rahgetakeltes Schiff auf weißem Hintergrund. | (de) Ein einmastiges blaues rahgetakeltes Schiff auf weißem Hintergrund. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The ship refers to the importance of shipping and fishing on the Elbe river. The fleur-de-lis refers to the Lords of Köckritz, who ruled the city in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. Their arms showed three golden fleur-de-lis in blue. During their rule Wehlen received city rights. | The ship refers to the importance of shipping and fishing on the Elbe river. The fleur-de-lis refers to the Lords of Köckritz, who ruled the city in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. Their arms showed three golden fleur-de-lis in blue. During their rule Wehlen received city rights. | ||