Colmberg

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COLMBERG

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach
Additions : 1972 Auerbach, Bieg, Oberfelden; 1978 Binzwangen, Poppenbach

Official blazon

(de) In Gold drei aus der Mitte eines grünen Dreibergs wachsende schwarze Rohrkolben mit beblätterten grünen Stängeln, deren seitliche nach außen geneigt sind.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 13, 1965.

The arms were first mentioned in 1718, and show canting reeds (Kolben) on a mountain (Berg). The colours are also known since 1718. The arms became obsolete in the 19^th century and were restored and officially granted in 1965.

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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.