Żywiec
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ŻYWIEC
Province: Śląsk
County: Żywiec
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms date from the 15th century. According to the legend written by the chronicler Andrew Komonieckiego a live bison from the area of Międzybrodzie was offered to Prince Przemysław Oświęcim (Auschwitz). In gratitude for this gift the prince gave the town a coat of arms: a wisent's head and the golden eagle of the Duchy of Oświęcim.
 The arms in the Abadie albums |
 The arms in 1994 |
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