Münster (Schwaben)

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MÜNSTER (SCHWABEN)

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Augsburg (until 1972 Schwabmünchen)
Incorporated into : 1978 Mickhausen

Official blazon
German	Geteilt von Silber und Rot; oben ein gezinntes rotes Burgtor; unten drei, zwei zu eins gestellte silberne Kugeln.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 5, 1968.

The gate is a symbol for the former Lords of Burgtor, who owned the village from 1140-1317. The balls are taken from the Knights von Münster, known from at least 1197-1310, and who had their castle in the village.

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