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The arms show the red eagle of Brandenburg, as the city belonged to Brandenburg until 1815. The oldest known seal of the city dates from the 17<sup>th</sup> century and also shows the eagle, as did all later seals. | The arms show the red eagle of Brandenburg, as the city belonged to Brandenburg until 1815. The oldest known seal of the city dates from the 17<sup>th</sup> century and also shows the eagle, as did all later seals. | ||
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