Cornberg

CORNBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Hersfeld-Rotenburg (until 1973 Rotenburg)
Additions : 1971 Rockensüß; 1972 Königswald

Official blazon

German	geteilt; Oben in Silber ein schreitender roter Löwe; unten eine Schachtung von Rot und Silber angeordnet in drei Reihen zu fünf Plätzen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 26, 1981.

The arms are based on the arms of the former Lords of Cornberg , who named themselves after the former Cornburg abbey in the village, which they acquired in 1574.

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