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The oldest seal of Marienwerder dates from the 14<sup>th</sup> century and already shows the crosier and mitre, no cross. All later seals, dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century also use the same arms, but now with the cross. | The oldest seal of Kwidzyn (until 1945 Marienwerder) dates from the 14<sup>th</sup> century and already shows the crosier and mitre, no cross. All later seals, dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century also use the same arms, but now with the cross. | ||
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The meaning of the arms is not clear, but are most likely symbols for the power of the Bishops. The colours have changed during the years, als also a small Madonna was sometimes used inside the crosier (see images below). | The meaning of the arms is not clear, but are most likely symbols for the power of the Bishops. The colours have changed during the years, als also a small Madonna was sometimes used inside the crosier (see images below). |
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