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The Duchy of Auschwitz (now [[Oświęcim (county)|Oświęcim]] Poland) was bought by the Polish Kings in 1457. After the Polish Division in 1772 the Duchy became part of Austria-Hungary. The eagle is either the old eagle of [[County of Nieder Lausitz|Silezia]], or the eagle of [[Poland]]. The colours were changed to silver and blue in 1806. | The Duchy of Auschwitz (now [[Oświęcim (county)|Oświęcim]] Poland) was bought by the Polish Kings in 1457. After the Polish Division in 1772 the Duchy became part of Austria-Hungary. The eagle is either the old eagle of [[County of Nieder Lausitz|Silezia]], or the eagle of [[Poland]]. The colours were changed to silver and blue in 1806. | ||
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DUCHY OF AUSCHWITZ
Origin/meaning
The Duchy of Auschwitz (now Oświęcim Poland) was bought by the Polish Kings in 1457. After the Polish Division in 1772 the Duchy became part of Austria-Hungary. The eagle is either the old eagle of Silezia, or the eagle of Poland. The colours were changed to silver and blue in 1806.
Literature : Ströhl, 1890