Rötz

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RÖTZ

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Cham (until 1973 Waldmünchen)
Additions: 1946 Berndorf, Gmünd, Hetzmannsdorf; 1972 Heinrichskirchen, Hillstedt, Pillmersried; 1978 Grassersdorf, Diepoltsried

Official blazon

In Silber die stehende, golden nimbierte, rot gekleidete heilige Margareta, in der Rechten die grüne Märtyrerpalme, in der Linken ein schwarzes Kreuz haltend; zu ihren Füßen der linksgewendete, widersehende grüne Drache mit Flammenzunge.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 29, 1955.

The oldest seal is known since 1417, but dates from the late 14^th century. The seal already showed the local patron saint, St. Margareth, with the dragon. On seals from 1516 until the 17^th century only the dragon appeared. Later seals and images show again the saint. In 1955 the arms were officially granted and the colours finally properly described.