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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Neuwied was founded as a city by the Counts of Wied in 1653. The oldest seal dates from 1681 and shows the arms of the Counts of Wied, a shield with 4 red bends and a peacock. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the peacock was often shown in natural colours, but otherwise the peacock has always been blue. | Neuwied was founded as a city by the Counts of Wied in 1653. The oldest seal dates from 1681 and shows the arms of the Counts of Wied, a shield with 4 red bends and a peacock. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the peacock was often shown in natural colours, but otherwise the peacock has always been blue. | ||