Ortenberg (Hessen)

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ORTENBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis (until 1975 Büdingen)
Additions : 1971 Bergheim, Bleichenbach, Eckartsborn, Effolderbach, Lissberg, Selters, Usenborn, Wippenbach; 1972 Gelnhaar

Official blazon

German

In Gold eine geschlossene rote Zinnenmauer mit offenem Tor, überragt von einem höheren Mittelturm zwischen zwei niedrigeren Seitentürmen mit blauen Dächern.

Origin/meaning

Ortenberg received city rights in 1266 from the Lords (later Princes) of Isenburg. The oldest seal dates from the same time and shows a fortified city with three towers. All later seals and arms show the same composition. The oldest use on the arms of the city dates from a decoration on the city hall dating from 1605. Except for the shape and style of the composition, the arms have not changed since.