Riedenburg

Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

RIEDENBURG

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kelheim (until 1972 Riedenburg)
Additions : 1972 Buch (1949 Echendorf), Eggersberg, Hattenhausen, Otterzhofen, Perletzhofen, Schaitdorf, Thann; 1976 Jachenhausen; 1978 Baiersdorf, Meihern (1971 Altmühlmünster), Prunn

Official blazon

In Gold ein roter Schräglinksbalken, belegt mit drei silbernen heraldischen Rosen mit goldenen Butzen

Origin/meaning

The arms already appear on the oldest seal of the city, dating from 1336. The roses are derived from the arms of the Counts of Riedenburg. The arms basically have not changed since, except for the colours. The shield has been silver, black and green during the centuries. The bend also changed colours regularly. The present colours are unchanged since the 19^th century and are derived from coloured images in the Heidelberg Roll of Arms, dating from 1295/1300.