Aschau im Chiemgau
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ASCHAU IM CHIEMGAU
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Rosenheim
Additions : 1965 Hohenaschau, Niederaschau; 1978 Sachrang
Official blazon
In Silber auf der mittleren Kuppe eines dreiteiligen blauen Felsenberges eine grüne Esche.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 2, 1967 and are identical to the former arms of Niederaschau.
The arms show a canting ash tree (Esche) on a mountain. The tree is derived from the arms of the Lords of Aschau, which are known from 1265-1326.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.