Jonava
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JONAVA
County : Kaunas
Origin/meaning
Jonava was until the mid 18th century an Estate, owned by the Kosakowski family and named after Joannes Kosakowski. In 1750 Jonava received town and market rights, but it did not develop into a city. In 1923 proper city rights were granted, but development started after the Second World War.
In 1970 the city acquired arms, showing 8 tree cuttings and a wheatear rising from a glass in an escutcheon.
The arms symbolised the glass and timber industries as well as the agriculture in the area.
The present arms show a swan derived from the arms of the author Abraomas Kulvietis. The swan is portrayed like a heraldic eagle and the arms were granted on October 18, 1996.
Literature : Rimsa, 1998