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Latvijas Pilsetu Gerboni
Latvian Civic Heraldry

DURBE

Origin/meaning :
Durbe is first time mentioned in 1260, when joined Lithuanian and Kurši (Curonians, ancient Baltic tribe) forces smashed the Teutonic Order in the battle at Durbe. This battle liberated Kurši people for some time, induced the Great Prussian Revolt and stopped the aggression of Order against Lithuania for a long time. But in 1263 Durbe was conquered by the Order.
City rights were granted to Durbe, called then Durben in German, in 1893, confirmed in 1917.
The arms were granted in 1925: a silver apple tree. Latvian folklore attaches great significance to an apple tree: it is a magical source of youth and sympathy.

Literature : scan from a poster (Latvijas Pilsetu Gerboni); Purens : Latvijas gerbonu gramata (translated by Virginijus Misiunas, Vilnius)


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