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The arms were granted on November 28, 1936. | The arms were granted on November 28, 1936. | ||
The lion in the center of the arms is derived from the arms of the counts of Berg, who had large possessions in the area, and whose capital was [[Düsseldorf]]. The lion is also a part of many arms in the area, like in [[Erkrath]], [[Monheim]], [[Ratingen]] and more. | The lion in the center of the arms is derived from the arms of the counts of Berg, who had large possessions in the area, and whose capital was [[Düsseldorf]]. The lion is also a part of many arms in the area, like in [[Erkrath]], [[Monheim am Rhein]], [[Ratingen]] and more. | ||
The lock and the wheat ear symbolise the old tradition of lock-making and the agriculture. | The lock and the wheat ear symbolise the old tradition of lock-making and the agriculture. | ||