Massing

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MASSING

State : Bayern District (Kreis) : Rottal-Inn (until 1973 Eggenfelden)
Additions : 1971 Wolfsegg; 1972 ; Malling (partly); 1978 Staudach

Official blazon

In Blau drei deichselförmig gestellte, zusammenhängende goldene heraldische Lilien.

Origin/meaning

The composition of the three fleur-de-lis first appears on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the mid 15^th century. The origin of the composition is not known. It has been postulated that the arms are derived from the symbols used by the Lords of Massing in the 12^th century. Their symbols (they probably did not yet use arms), however, are not known. In 1565 the arms were replaced by a new composition, with a hand coming from a cloud and holding a fleur-de-lis. These arms were used until the 19^th century, when the historical arms were restored.