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(de) Unter rotem Schildhaupt, darin einen silbernen Wechselzinnenbalken, gespalten von Blau und Gold, vorne eine silberne Abtskrümme, hinten ein durchgehendes schwarzes Kreuz. | (de) Unter rotem Schildhaupt, darin einen silbernen Wechselzinnenbalken, gespalten von Blau und Gold, vorne eine silberne Abtskrümme, hinten ein durchgehendes schwarzes Kreuz. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Mönchengladbach got city rights in 1364 from Duke William V of [[Jülich]]. The lion of Jülich was the only symbol used on the seals until the 16<sup>th</sup> century. <br> | Mönchengladbach got city rights in 1364 from Duke William V of [[Jülich]]. The lion of Jülich was the only symbol used on the seals until the 16<sup>th</sup> century. <br> | ||
In the early 16<sup>th</sup> century the image of St. Veit, the patron saint of the local Benedictine abbey is added. The abbey also gave the town part of its name. The saint is accompanied by 14 stars, the 14 'helpers' of which St. Veit is one. | In the early 16<sup>th</sup> century the image of St. Veit, the patron saint of the local Benedictine abbey is added. The abbey also gave the town part of its name. The saint is accompanied by 14 stars, the 14 'helpers' of which St. Veit is one. | ||