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Additions : 1971 Stockheim, Vielbrunn, Weiten-Ges&auml;&szlig;; 1972 Rehbach, [[Steinbach (Michelstadt)|Steinbach]], Steinbuch, Würzberg
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MICHELSTADT

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Odenwaldkreis (until 1972 Erbach)
Additions : 1971 Stockheim, Vielbrunn, Weiten-Gesäß; 1972 Rehbach, Steinbach, Steinbuch, Würzberg

Wappen von Michelstadt

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1541 by Count Georg of Erbach, when the city received its new seal. The decoration in the lower field appears on the seal from 1541, but is not mentioned in the grant.

Wappen von Michelstadt

The original document from 1541
Wappen von Michelstadt

Seal from 1541 with the arms

The arms have not changed since.
The stars are derived from the arms of the Counts of Erbach, but why the division of the shield was chosen is not known.

Wappen von Michelstadt

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. Images from the Michelstadt council

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