Weissenburg in Bayern

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Wappen von Weissenburg in Bayern/Arms (crest) of Weissenburg in Bayern
WEISSENBURG IN BAYERN

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Weissenburg-Gunzenhausen
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Additions: (to see click on expand)

  • 1972 Dettenheim
  • 1972 Hagenbuch
  • 1972 Hattenhofen
  • 1972 Heuberg
  • 1972 Holzingen
  • 1972 Kattenhochstadt
  • 1972 Kehl
  • 1972 Niederhofen
  • 1972 Rothenstein
  • 1972 Weimersheim
  • 1978 Emetzheim
  • 1978 Haardt
  • 1978 Oberhochstadt
  • 1978 Suffersheim


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Official blazon
German In Rot eine silberne Burg mit zwei Zinnentürmen, darüber schwebend ein goldener Schild mit schwarzem Doppeladler.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 21, 1481 by Emperor Friedrich III. Older seals already showed a castle, sometimes combined with the imperial eagle. The arms are canting, showing a white castle (Weiss=white, Burg=castle). The imperial eagle indicates the importance of Weissenburg as an imperial city.

In 1808 the arms were changed, the eagle was replaced by the letter W, as the city now was part of Bayern. In 1835 the historical arms were restored, but with the addition of an angel as supporter. This angel was not much used and officially removed in 1967.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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