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The oldest seal of Malmö is known from 1421 but is likely to be (much) older. It shows a church with a star and crescent (symbols for eternity) and on the base some waves (for the sea). The church probably represents the main church at the time.
 
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The arms with the griffin;s head are taken from the arms of Pommerania ([[Pommern]]) which also show a griffin. It indicated the importance of the city and loyalty to the King. Ever since the city has used the arms, which is one of the very few in Scandinavia to be allowed to use a helmet and crest.


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