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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were officially granted on December 13, 2000. | The arms were officially granted on May 12, 1792 and again on December 13, 2000. | ||
The arms should symbolize readiness to defend by weapon the rights of the new city and of the whole country. | |||
In 1847 the arms were applied for again, but now with a silver field. Probably the town has lost the original privilege. But the arms were not confirmed that time. | |||
In 2000 the base was removed, and the motto “For nation, King and freedom” was kept only on the flag. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:Sudargas 1792.jpg|center|300 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in 1792 | |align="center"|[[File:Sudargas 1792.jpg|center|300 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms in 1792 |
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