Iphofen

This page is part of the German heraldry portal Deutsche Wappensammlung	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 61,373 Of which images : 41,286	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Arms, Flags and Types of Nations Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands Heraldic artists Otto Hupp Münchener Kalender German heraldic literature

IPHOFEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kitzingen (until 1973 Scheinfeld)
Additions : 1972 Birklingen, Dornheim, Helmitzheim, Mönchsondheim, Nenzenheim, Possenheim

Official blazon
German	In Blau ein silberner Eisenhut, der beiderseits mit einem von Silber und rot gevierten Fähnchen besteckt ist.
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

Iphofen received city rights in 1293 and the two oldest seals show the image of the Bishop of Würzburg as the city was part of the State of Würzburg. Around 1390 the above composition of a hat with two banners appeared on the secret seal of the city. The banners are those of the State of Würzburg. The hat is a symbol of the vigilance of the population. The size and shape of the hat has changed considerably, according to the fashion of the time. As the origin of the hat is not very clear, there has been much speculation throughout the centuries.