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The use of the crescents in the arms is known for several centuries, but probably is derived from the wrong Lords of Oftringen. The Swiss village of Oftringen was ruled by Lords of the same name, who, supposedly, used three crescents in their arms. However, no historical proof thereof exists. | The use of the crescents in the arms is known for several centuries, but probably is derived from the wrong Lords of Oftringen. The Swiss village of Oftringen was ruled by Lords of the same name, who, supposedly, used three crescents in their arms. However, no historical proof thereof exists. | ||