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The arms were granted on September 14, 1973. | The arms were granted on September 14, 1973. | ||
The arms are a combination of the cross of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]] and the bar of the State of Münster. The city was ruled jointly by the Bishops of Köln and Münster from 1252-1352. The seals of the city showed the two patron saints (St. Peter and St. Paul) until the 17<sup>th</sup> century, when they were replaced by the arms of | The arms are a combination of the cross of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]] and the bar of the State of Münster. The city was ruled jointly by the Bishops of Köln and Münster from 1252-1352. The seals of the city showed the two patron saints (St. Peter and St. Paul) until the 17<sup>th</sup> century, when they were replaced by the arms of Köln and Münster. | ||
The saints were still used as supporters though, but in the 19<sup>th</sup> and early 20<sup>th</sup> century the supporters are hardly used. | The saints were still used as supporters though, but in the 19<sup>th</sup> and early 20<sup>th</sup> century the supporters are hardly used. |
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