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The black lion is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Salzburg, as in medieval times the Bishops of Salzburg had possessions in the area. The silver lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Lodron, who owned the Penzing estate from 1639-1747. | The black lion is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Salzburg, as in medieval times the Bishops of Salzburg had possessions in the area. The silver lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Lodron, who owned the Penzing estate from 1639-1747. | ||
The colours are those of Bayern. The red sword refers to the former Bavarian higher court in Kling, which existed from the 13th until | The colours are those of Bayern. The red sword refers to the former Bavarian higher court in Kling, which existed from the 13th until the end of the 18th century. | ||
[[Literature]] : http://www.ovb-online.de/region/gemeinden/index.html | [[Literature]] : http://www.ovb-online.de/region/gemeinden/index.html | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BABENSHAM
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Rosenheim
Additions : 1970 Penzing; 1971 Schambach; 1980 Kling (1971 Titlmoos)
Official blazon
Gespalten von Silber und Blau, vorne ein schwarzer, rot bezungter Löwe mit einem roten Schwert in den Pranken, hinten ein herschauender silberner Löwe.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on February 4, 1981.
The black lion is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Salzburg, as in medieval times the Bishops of Salzburg had possessions in the area. The silver lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Lodron, who owned the Penzing estate from 1639-1747.
The colours are those of Bayern. The red sword refers to the former Bavarian higher court in Kling, which existed from the 13th until the end of the 18th century.
Literature : http://www.ovb-online.de/region/gemeinden/index.html