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Revision as of 11:29, 20 August 2023


WUPPERTAL

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Wuppertal
Additions : 1929 Barmen, Cronenberg, Elberfeld, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel, 1975 Schöller

Wappen von Wuppertal/Arms (crest) of Wuppertal
Official blazon
German

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1934 and are mainly based on the 16th century seals of Elberfeld and Barmen.

The lion is the lion of Berg, holding the symbol of St. Lawrence. The two symbols were taken from the arms of Elberfeld. The arms and seal of Barmen showed the same lion, standing on a piece of yarn. The city was well known for its textile industry.

Wappen von Wuppertal/Coat of arms (crest) of Wuppertal

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Wuppertal/Coat of arms (crest) of Wuppertal

The arms on a matchbox label, 1970s
Wappen von Wuppertal/Coat of arms (crest) of Wuppertal

The arms on a matchbox label, 1970s
Wappen von Wuppertal/Coat of arms (crest) of Wuppertal

The arms on a local stamp


Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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