Mellrichstadt

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MELLRICHSTADT

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Rhön-Grabfeld (until 1972 Mellrichstadt)
Additions : 1971 Roßrieth; 1972 Frickenhausen; 1973 Bahra; 1978 Eußenhausen, Mühlfeld, Sondheim

Official blazon

In Rot über einer silbernen Zinnenmauer die Choransicht einer silbernen Kirche mit zwei Türmen und Apsis, alle mit blauen Dächern und goldenen Kreuzen.

Origin/meaning

The arms show the local church above a city wall. These arms are based on the oldest known seal of the city, which dates from the late 13^th century. Mellrichstadt received city rights in the early 13^th century. The first known use as arms and the colours are known since 1544. The colours changed in the 19^th century to blue and silver, the colours of Bayern. Since the late 19^th century the historical colours were restored.