Sochaczew

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SOCHACZEW

Province: Mazowsze
County: Sochaczew

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the medieval seals of the city. The fortress refers to the local castle, the knight refers to the castle defenders and the many fights and skirmishes which the city has witnessed over the centuries.

The base refers to the Bzura river, which used to run closer to the castle.

The arms in the Kawa Hag album +/- 1932	The arms as shown in 1963
The arms as shown in 1970	The arms as shown in 1994

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