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'''MERKENDORF''' | '''MERKENDORF''' | ||
State : [[Bayern]]<br/> | State : [[Bayern]]<br/> | ||
District (Kreis) : [[Ansbach (kreis)|Ansbach]] (until 1973 [[Gunzenhausen (kreis)|Gunzenhausen]])<br /> | District (Kreis) : [[Ansbach (kreis)|Ansbach]] (until 1973 [[Gunzenhausen (kreis)|Gunzenhausen]])<br /> | ||
Additions : 1971 Heglau; 1972 Gerbersdorf; 1978 Großbreitenbronn, [[Hirschlach]] | Additions: 1971 Heglau; 1972 Gerbersdorf; 1978 Großbreitenbronn, [[Hirschlach]] | ||
[[File:merkendo.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:merkendo.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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| | | In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | ||
In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1892.jpg|center|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | |align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1892.jpg|center|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | ||
|align="center"|[[File:merkendorf.hagd.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |align="center"|[[File:merkendorf.hagd.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | ||
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{{ | {{de}} | ||
{{ | {{media}} | ||
'''[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography/ Literature]''': Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: [[Kaffee Hag albums]], 1920s | |||
[[Category:German Municipalities M]] | [[Category:German Municipalities M]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:51, 20 March 2025
MERKENDORF
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach (until 1973 Gunzenhausen)
Additions: 1971 Heglau; 1972 Gerbersdorf; 1978 Großbreitenbronn, Hirschlach
| German | In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15th century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18th century.
Since the 19th century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend.
Hupp showed in the 1920s the same elements, but in a different composition and colours, see below.
1892.jpg) The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s
