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In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | ||
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The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15<sup>th</sup> century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15<sup>th</sup> century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | ||
Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend. | Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend. | ||