Duchcov

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Official blazon
German	* (1460) Einen Schild, auf welchem fünf Streifen, dreie roth und zweie Schwarz, abwechselnd von oben nach unten gehend gemalt sind, und darüber stehe das böhmische Wappen, der gekrönte silberne Löwe mit doppeltem Schweife und goldener Zunge.
Czech	blazon wanted
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The arms were officially granted on September 12, 1460 by the Bohemian King George of Poděbrady.

The meaning of the arms is not clear, besides the Bohemian lion. The arms have not changed since.

Literature: Image obtained from here.

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