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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
German Civic Heraldry
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SOLINGEN
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban district (Stadtkreis) : Solingen
Additions : 1889 Dorp; 1929 Gräfrath, Höhscheid, Ohligs, Wald; 1974 Burg an der Wupper
 Origin/meaning:
Solingen became a city in the early 15th century. The city rights were granted by the Dukes of Jülich. The oldest seals, known since1468, show the patron saint, St. Clement or the lion of Jülich. In the 17th century the present arms appear (oldest known image from 1670). The saint is replaced by his symbol, the anchor. The swords symbolise the local iron industry, which already in the 17th century was famous for its swords and knives. The arms were officially granted on July 7, 1935.
The large arms of the city, which are rarely used, if at all, have two wolves as supporters and a mural crown.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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