Affeln

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Wappen von Affeln/Arms (crest) of Affeln
AFFELN

Country : Germany
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State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
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District (Kreis) : Märkischer Kreis
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(until 1975 Arnsberg)


Amt : Balve
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Official blazon
German In Silber über erhöhtem, mit einem durchgehenden silbernen Kreuz belegten roten Schildfuß wachsend ein Bischof mit rotem Mantel, goldendem Pallium und rot-silberner Mitra, nach außen gekrümmtem goldenen Stab in der Rechten und aufgeschlagenem goldenden Buch in der Linken.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on March 20, 1967.

The village received in 1492 certain freedoms from the archbishop of Köln. Probably at the same time a seal was made. It showed the (modified) arms of the State of Köln, with St. Lambertus of Maastricht as supporter, the local patron saint. Thearms are based on this seal.

The historical arms were in red a silver cross, and Meyer published in 1940 in his book only the cross, not the supporter.

Hupp re-designed the arms with the black cross of Köln, see image below

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




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