Angermünde

This page is part of the German heraldry portal	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 60,737 Of which images : 40,663	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands German heraldic literature

ANGERMÜNDE

State : Brandenburg
District (Kreis) : Uckermark (until 1994 Angermünde)
Additions : 1974 Dobberzin; 2000 Altkünkendorf; 2003 Altkünkendorf, Biesenbrow, Bölkendorf, Bruchhagen, Frauenhagen, Gellmersdorf, Görlsdorf, Greiffenberg (1928 Obergreiffenberg), Herzsprung, Kerkow, Mürow, Neukünkendorf, Schmargendorf, Schmiedeberg, Steinhöfel (1957 Neuhaus), Stolpe/Oder, Welsow, Wilmersdorf, Wolletz

Official blazon

(de)

Origin/meaning

The present arms were devised in 1976, but are based on old seals of the city.

Angermünde received city rights around 1284 from the Counts of Brandenburg. From 1354-1424 it belonged to Pommern and later again to Brandenburg. This is symbolised by the eagle of Brandenburg and the helmet with peacock feathers of Pommern. The lower part symbolises the many lakes in the area. The hunter and deer are based on a legend. It is said that a large deer fled for the hunters, crossed several lakes, ran through the gate and was finally killed on the city square.