Dietfurt an der Altmühl
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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DIETFURT AN DER ALTMÜHL
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (until 1972 Riedenburg)
Additions : 1972 Eutenhofen (1938 Predlfing), Griesstetten, Hainsberg, Mallerstetten, Mühlbach, Ottmaring, Staadorf, Töging, Unterbürg, Vogelthal, Wildenstein
Official blazon
In Rot ein silberner Schrägbalken, der mit einer roten heraldischen Rose mit goldenen Butzen belegt ist.
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the city dates from the early 15th century and shows a rose and the letter D. The rose probably is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Riedenburg. The second seal, known since 1480, shows already the above arms. Why the bend was chosen in the arms is not known. The arms have not changed since.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.