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(de) In Grün ein gelehnter, von Silber und Schwarz gevierter Schild, darauf ein silberner Helm; Helmzier ein rot gezungter goldener Brackenkopf mit rotem Ohr, unten verlängert zu einer goldenen und roten Helmdecke. | (de) In Grün ein gelehnter, von Silber und Schwarz gevierter Schild, darauf ein silberner Helm; Helmzier ein rot gezungter goldener Brackenkopf mit rotem Ohr, unten verlängert zu einer goldenen und roten Helmdecke. | ||
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The oldest known seal probably dates from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century, but is known since 1347. The seal shows the complete arms of the Hohenzollern family, with the quartered shield and the dog as crest. The city was a possession of the family. | The oldest known seal probably dates from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century, but is known since 1347. The seal shows the complete arms of the Hohenzollern family, with the quartered shield and the dog as crest. The city was a possession of the family. | ||
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