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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms of the city of Basel, and the canton of the same name, show the canting Baselstab (staff of Basel), originally the staff used by the Bishops of Basel. The oldest use of the staff (not a proper cosier, which would have a long wooden pole with a golden curved upper part), is known from coins dating from 1072 and 1133. A later coin, dating from the mid 13<sup>th</sup> century, shows a much clearer image of the staff, with the typical base. The staff was clearly used as the symbol of the diocese and the city, as the coins showed often the arms of the bishops beside the staff (see below). | The arms of the city of Basel, and the canton of the same name, show the canting Baselstab (staff of Basel), originally the staff used by the Bishops of Basel. The oldest use of the staff (not a proper cosier, which would have a long wooden pole with a golden curved upper part), is known from coins dating from 1072 and 1133. A later coin, dating from the mid 13<sup>th</sup> century, shows a much clearer image of the staff, with the typical base. The staff was clearly used as the symbol of the diocese and the city, as the coins showed often the arms of the bishops beside the staff (see below). | ||
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The origin of the typical base of the staff is not clear. Many different theories have been proposed during the centuries, but no single explanation has been proven. | The origin of the typical base of the staff is not clear. Many different theories have been proposed during the centuries, but no single explanation has been proven. | ||
Since the end of the 14<sup>th</sup> century supporters have often been used with the arms. The oldest supporter was an angel, standing behind the shield. At the end of the 15<sup>th</sup> century a basilisk appears as supporter. This beast was probably chosen as a canting symbol. A basilisk is a combination of a lizard with dragon wings, a rooster's head and an eagle's bill. The basilisk has been used for several centuries, but is no longer used since the early 19<sup>th</sup> century. In the meanwhile also savages were sometimes used as supporters. | Since the end of the 14<sup>th</sup> century supporters have often been used with the arms. The oldest supporter was an angel, standing behind the shield. At the end of the 15<sup>th</sup> century a basilisk appears as supporter. This beast was probably chosen as a canting symbol. A basilisk is a combination of a lizard with dragon wings, a rooster's head and an eagle's bill. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:basels3.jpg|center|300 px|Wappen von/Blason de {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms on a coin from 1740 | |||
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The basilisk has been used for several centuries, but is no longer used since the early 19<sup>th</sup> century. In the meanwhile also savages were sometimes used as supporters. | |||
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