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The origin of the dog is not known, but several theories exist. One states that it was the banner of Abbott Hugo von Rothenburg, 1216–1236. No evidence thereof exist though. Another legend states that it refers to a large greyhound dog that defended the village Wattwiller in 1525. That (local) legend ignores that the greyhound was already used before 1525...
The origin of the dog is not known, but several theories exist. One states that it was the banner of Abbott Hugo von Rothenburg, 1216–1236. No evidence thereof exist though. Another legend states that it refers to a large greyhound dog that defended the village Wattwiller in 1525. That (local) legend ignores that the greyhound was already used before 1525...


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File:Abbey of Murbach17.jpg|alt=Arms of Abbey of Murbach|The arms in a 17th century manuscript
File:Abbey of Murbach17.jpg|alt=Arms of Abbey of Murbach|The arms in a 17th century manuscript

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ABBEY OF MURBACH (Abbaye de Murbach)

Country : France
Denomination : Roman Catholic
Order: Benedictan

Established : 727
Abolished : 1789

Arms (crest) of Abbey of Murbach
Official blazon
French D'argent au lévrier rampant de sable, accolé et bouclé du champ.
English blazon wanted

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The abbey arms are known since the 14th century.

The origin of the dog is not known, but several theories exist. One states that it was the banner of Abbott Hugo von Rothenburg, 1216–1236. No evidence thereof exist though. Another legend states that it refers to a large greyhound dog that defended the village Wattwiller in 1525. That (local) legend ignores that the greyhound was already used before 1525...

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