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Alzey became an important town in the 12<sup>th</sup> century when it became one of the residences of the counts of the Pfalz. In 1277 it became a city. The violin already appears in seals and images from the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The only known seal before 1277 only shows the lion of the Pfalz, indicating that the violin may be added at the time of granting of the city rights. <br> | Alzey became an important town in the 12<sup>th</sup> century when it became one of the residences of the counts of the Pfalz. In 1277 it became a city. The violin already appears in seals and images from the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The only known seal before 1277 only shows the lion of the Pfalz, indicating that the violin may be added at the time of granting of the city rights. <br> | ||
The first combination appears in 1478, where the lion holds the violin in its paws. Later again only the violin is used in the arms of the city. The present combination dates from 1908 and was officially granted in 1927. | The first combination appears in 1478, where the lion holds the violin in its paws. Later again only the violin is used in the arms of the city. The present combination dates from 1908 and was officially granted in 1927. | ||