Hünfeld

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HÜNFELD

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Fulda (until 1973 Hünfeld)
Additions: 1971 Mackenzell, Malges, Michelsrombach, Molzbach, Oberfeld, Oberrombach, Roßbach, Rudolphshan, Rückers, Sargenzell; 1972 Dammersbach, Großenbach, Kirchhasel, Nust

Wappen von Hünfeld/Arms (crest) of Hünfeld
Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

Hünfeld received city rights in 1310 from the Abbots of Fulda. The city belonged from 781 until the mid 16th century to the Fulda Abbey.

The oldest seal dates from the 14th century and shows an abbot holding a small shield with the cross of Fulda. In the 16th century the shield was placed in front of the abbot, which was thus used as a supporter. Since the 19th century only the cross is used as arms for the city. At the same time the black cross in silver for Fulda was replaced by a silver cross in blue to distinguish the two arms.

Wappen von Hünfeld/Coat of arms (crest) of Hünfeld

The arms in an 1884 book
Siegel von Hünfeld

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Hünfeld/Coat of arms (crest) of Hünfeld

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Hünfeld/Coat of arms (crest) of Hünfeld

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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