Bensheim: Difference between revisions

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Text replacement - "Literature :" to "'''Literature''':")
m (Text replacement - "/Arms of " to "/Arms (crest) of ")
Line 7: Line 7:
Additions : 1939 [[Auerbach (Bensheim)|Auerbach]], [[Schönberg (Bensheim)|Schönberg]], Zell; 1971 [[Fehlheim]], Gronau, [[Hochstädten (Bensheim)|Hochstädten]], [[Langwaden]],  [[Schwanheim (Bensheim)|Schwanheim]], Wilmshausen
Additions : 1939 [[Auerbach (Bensheim)|Auerbach]], [[Schönberg (Bensheim)|Schönberg]], Zell; 1971 [[Fehlheim]], Gronau, [[Hochstädten (Bensheim)|Hochstädten]], [[Langwaden]],  [[Schwanheim (Bensheim)|Schwanheim]], Wilmshausen


[[File:bensheim.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|]]
[[File:bensheim.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|]]


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
Line 25: Line 25:


<gallery widths=250px heights=200px perrow=0>
<gallery widths=250px heights=200px perrow=0>
File:bensheim.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925   
File:bensheim.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925   
File:bensheim1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|The arms on a stamp from ?
File:bensheim1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|The arms on a stamp from ?
File:Bensheim60.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|Municipal stationery, 1960s
File:Bensheim60.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|Municipal stationery, 1960s
File:Bensheimp2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|The arms on a special cancellation 1984<br>with [[Amersham]] and [[Beaune]]
File:Bensheimp2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|The arms on a special cancellation 1984<br>with [[Amersham]] and [[Beaune]]
File:Bensheimp1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms of Bensheim|The arms on a special cancellation 1995<br>with [[Amersham]], [[Mohács]] and [[Riva del Garda|Riva]]
File:Bensheimp1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Bensheim/Arms (crest) of Bensheim|The arms on a special cancellation 1995<br>with [[Amersham]], [[Mohács]] and [[Riva del Garda|Riva]]
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 07:41, 16 November 2022




This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal
Deutsche Wappensammlung


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:


BENSHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Bergstrasse
Additions : 1939 Auerbach, Schönberg, Zell; 1971 Fehlheim, Gronau, Hochstädten, Langwaden, Schwanheim, Wilmshausen

Bensheim.jpg
Official blazon
German
English No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

Bensheim was first mentioned as a city in 1318 and belonged to the State of Mainz until 1802. The oldest seal dates from the late 14th century and, like all other seals, it showed the Archbishop of Mainz on a throne, often with a small shield with the wheel of Mainz, or with parts of the wheel without a shield. In the early 19th century when the city became part of Mainz, the new seal showed the striped lion of Hessen, holding a small shield with the Archbishop.

In the meantime the city used since the early 17th century separate arms. The arms were used on documents and decorations in the city, and showed the local patron saint, St. George killing the dragon. This composition was officially granted as the city's coat of arms in 1929.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site