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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The arms date from the 15th century. According to the legend written by the chronicler Andrew Komonieckiego a live bison from the area of Międzybrodzie was offered to Prince Przemysław Oświęcim (Auschwitz). In gratitude for this gift the prince gave the town a coat of arms: a wisent's head and the golden eagle of the Duchy of Oświęcim.
The arms date from the 15<sup>th</sup> century. According to the legend written by the chronicler Andrew Komonieckiego a live bison from the area of Międzybrodzie was offered to Prince Przemysław Oświęcim (Auschwitz). In gratitude for this gift the prince gave the town a coat of arms: a wisent's head and the golden eagle of the Duchy of Oświęcim.


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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Poland|'''Literature''']]: Plewako and Wanag, 1994  
'''[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography/ Heraldic Bibliography]''': Plewako and Wanag, 1994  


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