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Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503.   
Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503.   


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File:Hiltpoltstein1642.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hiltpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hiltpoltstein|The arms in a book from 1642
File:Hiltpoltstein1642.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hiltpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hiltpoltstein|The arms in a book from 1642

Revision as of 07:47, 1 September 2023

Wappen von Hiltpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hiltpoltstein
HILTPOLTSTEIN

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Forchheim
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Additions:

  • 1978 Kappel
  • 1978 Lilling (partly)
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Official blazon
German Schräg geteilt von Gold und Rot; aufgelegt ein gespaltener Schild, darin vorne in Gold ein halber, rot gezungter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber.
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Origin/meaning

Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17th century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of Nürnberg, as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s




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