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The arms show a heron with a fish. This composition is already seen on the oldest seal of the town | The arms show a heron with a fish. This composition is already seen on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the late 14<sup>th</sup> century. The town was originally situated in a marshland and the heron probably was a common bird in the area. <br/> | ||
All later seals and images show the arms with a heron, except in the 17<sup>th</sup> century, when the heron was replaced by a pigeon. | All later seals and images show the arms with a heron, except in the 17<sup>th</sup> century, when the heron was replaced by a pigeon. | ||