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Neumünster was founded around the 'new abbey' in 1130. In 1870 it became a city. | Neumünster was founded around the 'new abbey' in 1130. In 1870 it became a city. | ||
The arms are a combination of the modern city (industry) and its history (swan and Nesselblatt). The swan is the symbol of the [[ | The arms are a combination of the modern city (industry) and its history (swan and Nesselblatt). The swan is the symbol of the [[Stormarn]], to which Neumünster belonged. The Nesselblatt (nettle-leaf) is the old symbol of the counts of Holstein. Already in the early 19<sup>th</sup> century industry developed in the city, mainly leather and textile industries. | ||
Before 1930 the city used as arms only the swan and nettle-leaf, as shown by Hupp in the 1920s, see below. | Before 1930 the city used as arms only the swan and nettle-leaf, as shown by Hupp in the 1920s, see below. | ||