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Herbarz Miast Polskich
Polish Civic Heraldry

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Origin/meaning:
The oldest known seal of the city (German name Zobten am Berge) dates from 1448 and shows a female figure, most likely St. Mary, patron saint of the Sand Convent in Wroclaw, to which the village belonged since the 12th century.
The second known seal dates from the 17th century and shows the pilgrim. The origin or meaning of the pilgrim, however is not known. The composition has remained the same during the years, but the colours have varied widely, as can be seen on the image of Hupp below.


Literature : Upper image obtained from Laszlo Szirtes, Hungary; background from Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s.

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