Heldrungen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

HELDRUNGEN

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Kyffhäuserkreis (until 1994 Artern)
Verwaltungsgemeinschaft : An der Schmücke

Official blazon

In Blau ein doppelschwänziger gekrönter goldener Löwe, überdeckt von einem rot-silbern geschachten Schrägrechtsbalken.

Origin/meaning

The arms are known since 1479, when they were mentioned for Heldrungen in the complicated arms of the Counts of Mansfeld, who ruled the city at the time. The origin and meaning of the arms is not known.

Seal from around 1900

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Ulle, 1997