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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms of the city (German name Münsterberg ) show three towers on a hill, with a star and crescent. The towers can be canting in German ( | The arms of the city (German name Münsterberg ) show three towers on a hill, with a star and crescent. The towers can be canting in German (Münsterberg means mountain with a monastery). The eagle in the small gate is the eagle of Silezia. | ||
The towers are already seen on the 13<sup>th</sup> century seals of the city, but the eagle only appeared in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. Ever since the city has used the same composition. During the years the size, shape and colours have varied, as seen in the images below: | The towers are already seen on the 13<sup>th</sup> century seals of the city, but the eagle only appeared in the 15<sup>th</sup> century. Ever since the city has used the same composition. During the years the size, shape and colours have varied, as seen in the images below: | ||