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The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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Revision as of 08:02, 1 September 2023
WALDMÜNCHEN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Cham (until 1973 Waldmünchen)
Additions : 1972 Albernhof, Ast, Hocha, Höll, Prosdorf, Schäferei, Spielberg, Ulrichsgrün; 1978 Geigant (1972 Katzbach, Rannersdorf), Sinzendorf, Untergrafenried
German | In Silber eine bewurzelte grüne Buche. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19th century.
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The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in an album from 1968
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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