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Schräg geteilt von Gold und Rot; aufgelegt ein gespaltener Schild, darin vorne in Gold ein halber, rot gezungter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber. | Schräg geteilt von Gold und Rot; aufgelegt ein gespaltener Schild, darin vorne in Gold ein halber, rot gezungter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber. | ||
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Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503. | Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503. | ||