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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WUPPERTAL
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Wuppertal
Additions : 1929 Barmen, Cronenberg, Elberfeld, Ronsdorf, Vohwinkel, 1975 Schöller
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1934 and are mainly based on the 16th century seals of Elberfeld and Barmen.
The lion is the lion of Berg, holding the symbol of St. Lawrence. The two symbols were taken from the arms of Elberfeld. The arms and seal of Barmen showed the same lion, standing on a piece of yarn. The city was well known for its textile industry.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms on a matchbox label, 1970s |
 The arms on a matchbox label, 1970s |
 The arms on a local stamp |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.