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(de) In Blau ein aufgerichteter, hersehender goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung. | (de) In Blau ein aufgerichteter, hersehender goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge und Bewehrung. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms show the lion of the Counts of Schwarzburg, to which the city historically belonged. The crowned lion is already seen on the oldest, 14<sup>th</sup> century, seal of the city. During the early 20th century the arms have been shown in different colours and with or without crown, see below. | The arms show the lion of the Counts of Schwarzburg, to which the city historically belonged. The crowned lion is already seen on the oldest, 14<sup>th</sup> century, seal of the city. During the early 20th century the arms have been shown in different colours and with or without crown, see below. | ||
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