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The arms were granted on April 18, 1911. | The arms were granted on April 18, 1911. | ||
Fredeburg received city rights from the Counts of the Mark in the 14<sup>th</sup> century and became part of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]] in 1444. The oldest seal dates from 1480 and already shows a gate and three towers. Later seals show the same composition. The arms were officially granted in 1911 by King Wilhelm II. The colours are derived from the colours of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]]. | Fredeburg received city rights from the Counts of the Mark in the 14<sup>th</sup> century and became part of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]] in 1444. The oldest seal dates from 1480 and already shows a gate and three towers. Later seals show the same composition. The arms were officially granted in 1911 by King Wilhelm II. The silver and black colours are derived from the colours of the [[Köln (State)|State of Köln]]. | ||
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BAD FREDEBURG Country : Germany  State : Nordrhein-Westfalen  District (Kreis) : Hochsauerlandkreis  (until 1975 Meschede) Amt: Fredeburg (until 1975)
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| German | In Blau eine silberne Burg mit offenem Tor und drei Zinnentürmen mit schwarzen Spitzdächern; der mittlere über rundem Unterbau sechseckig mit zwei Zinnenkränzen, die gezinnten Seitentürme rund. |
| English | blazon wanted |
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The arms were granted on April 18, 1911.
Fredeburg received city rights from the Counts of the Mark in the 14th century and became part of the State of Köln in 1444. The oldest seal dates from 1480 and already shows a gate and three towers. Later seals show the same composition. The arms were officially granted in 1911 by King Wilhelm II. The silver and black colours are derived from the colours of the State of Köln.
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The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s
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