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The composition only appears as city arms in the 19th century. The figure on the official images was seen by the Nazi government in 1937 as 'typical Jewish' and thus the composition had to be changed, at least the figure got more 'properly' dressed. Also, the previously undefined tree, was now shown as a linden tree, probably based on the large linden on the town square. | The composition only appears as city arms in the 19th century. The figure on the official images was seen by the Nazi government in 1937 as 'typical Jewish' and thus the composition had to be changed, at least the figure got more 'properly' dressed. Also, the previously undefined tree, was now shown as a linden tree, probably based on the large linden on the town square. | ||
Since the 1990s the arms are shown | Since the 1990s the arms are shown based on the original seal; the gardener has again a beard and the tree is no longer clearly a linden. | ||
The colours have differed widely during the centuries and were formally defined in 1897. | The colours have differed widely during the centuries and were formally defined in 1897. |
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