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The fleur-de-lis are taken from the old seals of the city of [[Erkelenz]], which represent the Maria-abbey in Aachen. The abbey granted in 966 Emperor Otto I grounds in the county. Later the area belonged to [[Geldern]], see the city Erkelenz. The flax flower in the centre of the arms reminds of the fact that the city already in the 12<sup>th</sup> century was an important trading centre for flax and linen. | The fleur-de-lis are taken from the old seals of the city of [[Erkelenz]], which represent the Maria-abbey in Aachen. The abbey granted in 966 Emperor Otto I grounds in the county. Later the area belonged to [[Geldern]], see the city Erkelenz. The flax flower in the centre of the arms reminds of the fact that the city already in the 12<sup>th</sup> century was an important trading centre for flax and linen. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||