Darmstadt
Country: Germany State: Hessen District (Kreis):Free Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) Boroughs: |
German | Im von Gold und Blau geteilten Schild oben ein wachsender, blaubewehrterroter Löwe, unten eine silberne Lilie. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms of Darmstadt are based on the old seals of the city, which already showed a lion and a fleur-de-lis. The lion is the lion of the counts of Katzenelnbogen. The fleur-de-lis is a very common symbol for towns and villages in this former county. On top of the shield the Grand-Ducal coronet of Hessen may be placed.
In former times the partition line was covered by a bar, on which were placed silver balls. This was supposedly derived from the arms of the oldest Lords of Darmstadt (13-15th century). In 1479 the town and surrounding area, being part of Katzenelnbogen, became part of Hessen.
The present arms were granted in 1917 and the colours were based on those on a stone dating from the 15th century. Currently the city uses again the crown on the shield, but for every day purposes the crown is omitted.
Image gallery
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms in a manuscript from +/- 1730
The arms in the Wappen-Sammlung (+/- 1910)
The arms in a German album +/- 1910
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the Abadie albums
The arms on a matchbox label +/- 1960
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
This page is part of the German heraldry portal Deutsche Wappensammlung |
Heraldry of the World |
German heraldry:
|
Selected collector's items from Germany:
|
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink
Index of the site