Ebensfeld

EBENSFELD

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Lichtenfels (until 1973 Staffelstein)
Additions : 1972 Birkach, Messenfeld, Oberbrunn, Unterbrunn, Unterneuses; 1978 Dittersbrunn, Döringstadt, Eggenbach (1971 Draisdorf), Kleukheim (1971 Kümmel; 1972 Oberküps; 1975 Freiberg), Unterzettlitz (partly)

Official blazon
German	In Silber auf rotem Feld mit goldenen Furchen stehend ein blau gekleideter Bauer mit schwarzem Spitzhut, der aus einem silbernen Sätuch goldene Körner streut; rechts oben übereinander drei her fliegende schwarze Vögel.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the late 18^th century. The sowing farmer is a symbol for the free farmers and the field (Feld) is a canting element.

Seal from around 1900	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum

Use of the arms in the municipality:

The arms on the city hall (source)

Municipal sign (source)

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s