Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

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NEUMARKT IN DER OBERPFALZ

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Additions : 1972 Labersricht, Mühlen, Pölling, Stauf, Wöffenbach

Official blazon
German	In Rot ein golden bewehrter schwarzer Adler mit rotem Schnabel.
English	in der Oberpfalz No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

Neumarkt was founded in the early 13^th century and was mentioned as a city in 1235. It was an imperial city and thus all 13^th century seals showed the Imperial Eagle. Ever since the city has used the eagle on its seals and as its coat of arms. The colours are known since the late 15^th century and were identical to the colours of the Imperial eagle. In the 19^th century, however, the colours were changed to the present colours, Hupp explains this by the use of red wax for the seal.