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{ | {{lt}}'''ALYTUS''' | ||
County : [[Alytus (county)|Alytus]] | |||
[[File:alytus.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Alytus received city rights on June 15, 1581 and at the same times received its arms, in red a silver rose. The meaning of the rose is not clear, it may have been used as a symbol for St. Mary, patron saint of the Alytus church. The arms were used on the seals of the city until 1776. | Alytus received city rights on June 15, 1581 and at the same times received its arms, in red a silver rose. The meaning of the rose is not clear, it may have been used as a symbol for St. Mary, patron saint of the Alytus church. The arms were used on the seals of the city until 1776. | ||
In 1791/2 the local seals showed completely different symbols, namely three lily plants growing from a ground. These were never officially recognised and were derived from the arms of the Orlovski family. In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century this composition re-appeared on postcards, but not on any official document. | In 1791/2 the local seals showed completely different symbols, namely three lily plants growing from a ground. These were never officially recognised and were derived from the arms of the Orlovski family. In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century this composition re-appeared on postcards, but not on any official document. | ||
In 1968 the old rose was restored, but these arms were banned already in 1970. Finally on December 11, 1995 the city received its historical arms again. | In 1968 the old rose was restored, but these arms were banned already in 1970. Finally on December 11, 1995 the city received its historical arms again.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
{{media}} Rimsa, 1998 | |||
[[Category:Lithuanian Municipalities]] | [[Category:Lithuanian Municipalities]] | ||
[[Category:Alytus]] | [[Category:Alytus]] | ||