Oberkotzau

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

OBERKOTZAU

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Hof
Additions : 1972 Autengrün, Fattigau, Martinsreuth (partly)

Official blazon

Gespalten; vorne in Silber ein halber, golden bewehrter roter Adler mit goldenem Kleeblatt auf dem Flügel am Spalt; hinten geviert von Silber und Schwarz.

Origin/meaning

The town became a possession of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth in 1665 and the oldest seal dates from the same time. It showed already the above arms, which are a combination of the eagle of Brandenburg and the quartered shield of the Hohenzollern family, Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. The arms remained unchanged until the 19^th century, when the city became part of Bayern. The black quarteres were changed into blue (the Bavarian colours) and the eagle was made black. During the 19^th century different colours were used for the eagle and quartering, but the historical colours were restored in the early 20^th century.