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In Blau drei deichselförmig gestellte, zusammenhängende goldene heraldische Lilien. | In Blau drei deichselförmig gestellte, zusammenhängende goldene heraldische Lilien. | ||
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The composition of the three fleur-de-lis first appears on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the mid 15<sup>th</sup> century. The origin of the composition is not known. It has been postulated that the arms are derived from the symbols used by the Lords of Massing in the 12<sup>th</sup> century. Their symbols (they probably did not yet use arms), however, are not known. | The composition of the three fleur-de-lis first appears on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the mid 15<sup>th</sup> century. The origin of the composition is not known. It has been postulated that the arms are derived from the symbols used by the Lords of Massing in the 12<sup>th</sup> century. Their symbols (they probably did not yet use arms), however, are not known. | ||
In 1565 the arms were replaced by a new composition, with a hand coming from a cloud and holding a fleur-de-lis. These arms were used until the 19<sup>th</sup> century, when the historical arms were restored. | In 1565 the arms were replaced by a new composition, with a hand coming from a cloud and holding a fleur-de-lis. These arms were used until the 19<sup>th</sup> century, when the historical arms were restored. | ||