Abbey of Hersfeld

ABBEY OF HERSFELD (Reichsabtei Hersfeld)

Country : Germany
Denomination : Roman Catholic
Order: Benedictan

Established : 8th century
Abolished : 1606
Territory ruled as a Principality until 1648 when Abbey and Territory became part of Hessen-Kassel

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Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the middle of the 13th century and have not changed since. The arms were also as titular arms by the Counts and Princes of Hessen.

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The arms in a 17th century manuscript
The arms in the Wapen- en Vlaggenboek van Gerrit Hesman (1708)

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