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The name was taken from a "Schloß Hundsturm" (Castle Tower-of-Dogs), built in the 17<sup>th</sup> century. This castle originated in a "Rüdenhaus", a kennel of hunting dogs of the Emperor. The arms may well be canting, since they were designed after a seal from the 19<sup>th</sup> century. The original seal is not very precisely executed, however, and its impressions are not very good, either. Possibly, the | The name was taken from a "Schloß Hundsturm" (Castle Tower-of-Dogs), built in the 17<sup>th</sup> century. This castle originated in a "Rüdenhaus", a kennel of hunting dogs of the Emperor. The arms may well be canting, since they were designed after a seal from the 19<sup>th</sup> century. The original seal is not very precisely executed, however, and its impressions are not very good, either. Possibly, the | ||
unicorn was originally meant to be a dog. | unicorn was originally meant to be a dog. | ||