Friedberg (Hessen)

FRIEDBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis (until 1972 Friedberg-Hessen)
Additions : 1901 Fauerbach; 1972 Bauernheim, Bruchenbrücken, Dorheim, Ockstadt, Ossenheim

Official blazon

German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Friedberg was already a city in the 12th or early 13^th century. In the oldest seal, which dates from 1220 the imperial eagle is shown, standing on a canting mountain (Berg). The eagle became double-headed in 1328, in line with the Imperial eagle. The escutcheon was added in the beginning of the 16^th century. Its origin is not clear, but it may be derived from the Margraves of Friedberg. The mountain disappeared around the same time. The arms have not change since.

The arms in a manuscript from 1565	The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms in a 17th century manuscript
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925	Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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