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The symbols in the arms first appear on a seal from the late 18<sup>th</sup> century. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century they appear in crowned arms in a new seal. The meaning or origin of the symbols is not known. The arms were officially determined in the present colours in 1901. <br> | The symbols in the arms first appear on a seal from the late 18<sup>th</sup> century. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century they appear in crowned arms in a new seal. The meaning or origin of the symbols is not known. The arms were officially determined in the present colours in 1901. <br> | ||
At the same time the crosses, which originally looked more like Maltese crosses, were slightly changed. | At the same time the crosses, which originally looked more like Maltese crosses, were slightly changed. |
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