Turek

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TUREK

Province: Wielkopolska
County: Turek

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Origin/meaning

Turek received city rights in 1341. The name is derived from the word Tur (bull) and the bull in the arms is thus a canting symbol. The bull already appears on the 14^th century seals of the city.

The arms in the Kawa Hag album +/- 1932

The arms as shown in 1963

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