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The arms show the (canting) keys of the arms of the Prince-Bishops of [[Minden]] and the fleur-de-lis of the arms of Bishop Wilhelm von dem Bussche. The town was a stronghold of the bishops against the counts of Hoya and was granted partly city rights by Bishop Wilhelm in 1400. The town became a full city in 1719. The arms are granted on December 23, 1907 and are based on a 15<sup>th</sup> century seal of Schlüsselburg. | The arms show the (canting) keys of the arms of the Prince-Bishops of [[Minden]] and the fleur-de-lis of the arms of Bishop Wilhelm von dem Bussche. The town was a stronghold of the bishops against the counts of Hoya and was granted partly city rights by Bishop Wilhelm in 1400. The town became a full city in 1719. The arms are granted on December 23, 1907 and are based on a 15<sup>th</sup> century seal of Schlüsselburg. | ||
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