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'''BERCHTESGADEN (BGD)''' | '''BERCHTESGADEN (BGD)''' | ||
State : [[Bayern]]<br/> | State : [[Bayern]]<br/> | ||
Incorporated into : 1973 [[Berchtesgadener Land]] | Incorporated into: 1973 [[Berchtesgadener Land]] | ||
[[File:berchtes.kreis.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | |||
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The arms were granted on May 16, 1962. | The arms were granted on May 16, 1962. | ||
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The two keys are the symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of the former Principality and Abbey of [[Berchtesgaden]]. The principality was directly sudject to the Emperor, which is symbolised by the Imperial Orb. The lower part shows a salt bucket, as salt mining historically was the main source of income in the region. | The two keys are the symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of the former Principality and Abbey of [[Berchtesgaden]]. The principality was directly sudject to the Emperor, which is symbolised by the Imperial Orb. The lower part shows a salt bucket, as salt mining historically was the main source of income in the region. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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[[Category:Kreiswappen]] | [[Category:Kreiswappen]] | ||
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[[Category:Berchtesgaden]] | [[Category:Berchtesgaden]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1962]] | [[Category:Granted 1962]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:52, 28 January 2024
BERCHTESGADEN (BGD)
State : Bayern
Incorporated into: 1973 Berchtesgadener Land
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| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on May 16, 1962.
The two keys are the symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of the former Principality and Abbey of Berchtesgaden. The principality was directly sudject to the Emperor, which is symbolised by the Imperial Orb. The lower part shows a salt bucket, as salt mining historically was the main source of income in the region.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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