The Red Griffin has been a symbol of the Gryfit dynasty ruling in Pomerania since the 12th century. Modelled on the gryphon placed on the banner of the Szczecin Prince Kazimierz V captured by King Jagiełło near Grunwald. From the 1630s, it was a sign of the whole of Pomerania, Bogusław X, united by the Duke of Pomerania, and held an honourable place on the great nine-field coat of arms of Pomerania.