Simmelsdorf

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SIMMELSDORF

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Nürnberger Land
Additions : 1931 Rabenshof (patly); 1971 Diepoltsdorf (1971 Utzmannsbach); 1972 Großengsee, Hüttenbach; 1978 Oberndorf

Official blazon
German	Unter von Rot und Blau gespaltenem Schildhaupt, belegt mit einem silbernen Balken, gespalten; vorne in Gold ein golden bewehrter halber schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten geteilt, oben in Gold ein schwarzer Mohrenkopf mit goldenem Ohrring, unten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Silber und Schwarz.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 28, 1985.

The eagle is taken from the arms of the city of Nürnberg, as a large part of the municipality historically was a possession of the city. The Moors and the black bends are derived from the arms of the Tucher family. The family acquired Simmelsdorf in 1598 and ruled the estate until 1806. The family still lives on the local castle. The chief is derived from the arms of the Lochner family, who had large possessions in Hüttenbach from the 15^th century until 1906.