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Jonava was until the mid 18<sup>th</sup> century an Estate, owned by the Kosakowski family and named after Joannes Kosakowski. In 1750 Jonava received town and market rights, but it did not develop into a city. In 1923 proper city rights were granted, but development started after the Second World War. | Jonava was until the mid 18<sup>th</sup> century an Estate, owned by the Kosakowski family and named after Joannes Kosakowski. In 1750 Jonava received town and market rights, but it did not develop into a city. In 1923 proper city rights were granted, but development started after the Second World War. | ||
In 1970 the city acquired arms, showing 8 tree cuttings and a wheatear rising from a glass in an | In 1970 the city acquired arms, showing 8 tree cuttings and a wheatear rising from a glass in an inescutcheon. | ||
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The arms symbolised the glass and timber industries as well as the agriculture in the area. | The arms symbolised the glass and timber industries as well as the agriculture in the area. | ||