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
| German | In Gold eine geschlossene rote Zinnenmauer mit offenem Tor, überragt von einem höheren Mittelturm zwischen zwei niedrigeren Seitentürmen mit blauen Dächern. |
| English | blazon wanted |
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.
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.