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Herbarz Miast Polskich Polish Civic Heraldry TRZCIANKA Origin/meaning: The arms of the town (German name Schönlanke) show a walking red bull. The red bull is taken from the arms of the Counts Poniatowski, who ruled the area in the early 18th century. Trzcianka received city rights in 1731 and the arms were granted 7 years later. Later 18th century seals show the arms of the later rulers of the town, but in 1790, when the town became part of Prussia, the old arms were restored and have basically not changed since. Hupp showe dthe arms in more historically correct colours, with golden horns and hoofs. Literature : Upper image obtained from Laszlo Szirtes, Hungary; background from Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s.

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