Memmingen

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MEMMINGEN

State : Bayern
Urban district (Stadtkreis) : Memmingen
Additions : 1972 Amendingen, Buxach; 1976 Dickenreishausen, Eisenburg, Steinheim; 1978 Volkratshofen (1971 Ferthofen)

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Official blazon

Gespalten; vorne in Gold ein halber, rot bewehrter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten in Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Prankenkreuz.

Origin/meaning

The origin of the eagle and the cross are not known. The eagle most likely is the imperial eagle. The combination already appeared on the first known seal of Memmingen, dating from 1286. On most later seals and images, both the eagle and the cross appear. Most often they appear as on the arms, but often also mirrorwise. The colours also date from the Middle Ages.

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Seal from 1286
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Seal from the 16th century
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Seal from around 1900
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The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
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The arms on a house in the city
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The arms on a house in the city
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The arms on the Lindau gate
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The arms on a manhole cover

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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.