Königsberg

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Wappen von Königsberg/Arms (crest) of Königsberg
KÖNIGSBERG

Country : Germany
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State : Hessen
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District (Kreis) : Giessen
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(until 1976 Wetzlar)


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Official blazon
German Im blauen Schild eine goldene Krone auf goldenem Drei­berg.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, a King's crown on a mountain (Berg). The town became a city around 1350, but there are no seals known older than the 16th century. These seals, as well as all later images, show already these arms.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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