Bauska (town)
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BAUSKA TOWN
Region: Zemgale
Municipality: Bauska
Latvian |
Sarkanā laukā zelta lauva, uz krūtīm sarkans vairodziņš ar sudraba siju valsts karoga krāsu samēros. |
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1925.
In 1443 Megden, the Master of the Teutonic Order built a new castle: Bauske. The rather big town Amt-Bauske is mentioned in 1511.
In 1609 city rights were granted. The arms were granted a little later and showed a golden lion.
The seal of Bauska from 1609 |
After the independence of Latvia the small National Arms were added in 1925.Literature:
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