Daun
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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DAUN
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Vulkaneifel (until 2006 Daun)
Additions : 1938 Gemünden; 1969 Boverath, Neunkirchen, Pützborn; 1970 Rengen, Steinborn, Waldkönigen; 1979 Weiersbach
Origin/meaning
The arms are the arms of the oldest Lords of Daun, dating from the 13th century. Daun grew around the castle of the Lords of Daun and became a city in 1340. In 1354 the family became extinct and the Bishops of Trier came into possession of Daun. Consequently the seals from the 16th century and later show the cross of Trier. The present arms, which were granted this century go back to the old arms.
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.