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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Berlin and its neighbouring village Kölln/ | Berlin and its neighbouring village Kölln/Cölln were two fishing villages that received city rights in 1230 and were united in 1307 for the first time (only in 1709 Kölln became finally a part of Berlin). The city gradually gained importance and was one of the major cities in [[Brandenburg]]. | ||
In 1701 it became the capital of [[Preussen|Prussia]], in 1871 of Germany. Between 1945 and 1989 the city was divided and at present it is again the capital of Germany. | In 1701 it became the capital of [[Preussen|Prussia]], in 1871 of Germany. Between 1945 and 1989 the city was divided and at present it is again the capital of Germany. | ||
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Some heraldic postcards with the arms of Berlin: | Some heraldic postcards with the arms of Berlin: | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:berlin1.pcde.jpg|center|350 px]] | |align="center"|[[File:berlin1.pcde.jpg|center|350 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
|align="center"|[[File:berlin2.pcde.jpg|center|350 px]] | |align="center"|[[File:berlin2.pcde.jpg|center|350 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:berlin3.pcde.jpg|center|350 px]] | |align="center"|[[File:berlin3.pcde.jpg|center|350 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
|align="center"|[[File:berlin4.pcde.jpg|center|350 px]] | |align="center"|[[File:berlin4.pcde.jpg|center|350 px|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Machatscheck, 1987; Vogel, 1987 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Machatscheck, 1987; Vogel, 1987 | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities B]] | [[File:Germany.jpg|50 px|link=Germany]][[Category:German Municipalities B]] | ||
[[Category:Berlin]] | [[Category:Berlin]] | ||