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'''KÖNIGSHOFEN IN GRABFELD (KÖN)'''
'''KÖNIGSHOFEN IN GRABFELD (KÖN)'''


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Incorporated into : 1973 [[Rhön-Grabfeld]]
Incorporated into : 1973 [[Rhön-Grabfeld]]


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===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The arms were granted on April 29, 1966.
The arms were granted on April 29, 1966.
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The crown symbolises the old Royal Estate im Grabfeldgau, the colours are taken from the arms of the Lords of Henneberg, who played a major role in the early existence of the city. The district became later a possession of the Bishops of Würzburg, and the arms of the State of Würzburg are placed in the first quarter. The tower symbolises the fact that the city of Königshofen was a major stronghold of the bishops.
The crown symbolises the old Royal Estate im Grabfeldgau, the colours are taken from the arms of the Lords of Henneberg, who played a major role in the early existence of the city. The district became later a possession of the Bishops of Würzburg, and the arms of the State of Würzburg are placed in the first quarter. The tower symbolises the fact that the city of Königshofen was a major stronghold of the bishops.


[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.


[[Category:Kreiswappen]]
[[Category:Kreiswappen]]

Latest revision as of 10:10, 27 December 2023

KÖNIGSHOFEN IN GRABFELD (KÖN)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Rhön-Grabfeld

Wappen von Königshofen im Grabfeld (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Königshofen im Grabfeld (kreis)
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 29, 1966.

The crown symbolises the old Royal Estate im Grabfeldgau, the colours are taken from the arms of the Lords of Henneberg, who played a major role in the early existence of the city. The district became later a possession of the Bishops of Würzburg, and the arms of the State of Würzburg are placed in the first quarter. The tower symbolises the fact that the city of Königshofen was a major stronghold of the bishops.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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