Neuerburg

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NEUERBURG

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bitburg-Prüm (until 1970 Bitburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Südeifel (until 2014 Verbandsgemeinde Neuerburg)

Official blazon

In Silber gespalten; vorn, ein rotes Gitter belegt mit einem silbernen Schildchen, im Ganzen überdeckt mit einem schwarzen Schrägfaden, hinten ein dreizinniger roter Turm mit offenem Tor.

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest known seal of Neuerburg, which received city rights in 1332. The seal dates from the same time and shows a canting tower (Burg) and symbolises the former fortifications of the city. The right half shows the arms of the Lords of Neuerburg-Vianden, who ruled the city in the 14^th century. As there were no historical colours known for the left half, the colours were chosen arbitrarily in the 19^th century.

In the early 20^th century the arms below were shown in the Kaffee Hag albums, in different colours.