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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms show a crowned woman on a bear. This is part of the coat of arms of the Rawicz family (or clan), and already appeared on the local seal from 1787, when the town was ruled by a branch of the family. Similar seals were used until the early | The arms show a crowned woman on a bear. This is part of the coat of arms of the Rawicz family (or clan), and already appeared on the local seal from 1787, when the town was ruled by a branch of the family. Similar seals were used until the early 20<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
In 1994 Plewako and Wanag showed quite different arms with a city wall with gate and three towers, based on the oldest | In 1994 Plewako and Wanag showed quite different arms with a city wall with gate and three towers, based on the oldest 16<sup>th</sup> century seal. Presently the city uses again the historical arm, although in different colours as in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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