Hofkirchen (Donau)
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HOFKIRCHEN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Passau (until 1973 Vilshofen)
Additions : 1970 Hilgartsberg; 1978 Garham (partly)
| German | In Blau eine eintürmige silberne Kirche mit roten Dächern in Seitenansicht. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1481 by Duke Georg the rich of Bayern-Landshut.
The church is a canting element (Kirche). During the centuries the size and shape of the church has often changed, and in the 16th century the church was shown standing on a small green hill. The above arms are according to the old document from 1481.
The arms by Apian (1559)
The arms in a manuscript from 1599
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
1599.jpg)
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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