Lauf an der Pegnitz (kreis)

LAUF AN DER PEGNITZ (LAU)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Nürnberger Land

Wappen von Lauf an der Pegnitz (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Lauf an der Pegnitz (kreis)

====Official blazon:====Über Schildfuß mit den bayerischen Rauten gespalten; vorne in Gold ein halber, rot bewehrter schwarzer Adler am Spalt; hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber. |- |English | blazon wanted |}

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on November 28, 1963.

The upper part shows the arms of the city of Nürnberg as the main part of the district belonged to Nürnberg since 1505. The lower part shows the arms of Bayern.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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