Ebensfeld

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EBENSFELD

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Lichtenfels (until 1973 Staffelstein)
Additions : 1972 Birkach, Messenfeld, Oberbrunn, Unterbrunn, Unterneuses; 1978 Dittersbrunn, Döringstadt, Eggenbach (1971 Draisdorf), Kleukheim (1971 Kümmel; 1972 Oberküps; 1975 Freiberg), Unterzettlitz (partly)

Official blazon

(de) In Silber auf rotem Feld mit goldenen Furchen stehend ein blau gekleideter Bauer mit schwarzem Spitzhut, der aus einem silbernen Sätuch goldene Körner streut; rechts oben übereinander drei her fliegende schwarze Vögel.

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the late 18^th century. The sowing farmer is a symbol for the free farmers and the field (Feld) is a canting element.