Hünfeld

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HÜNFELD

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Fulda (until 1973 Hünfeld)
Additions : 1971 Mackenzell, Malges, Michelsrombach, Molzbach, Oberfeld, Oberrombach, Roßbach, Rudolphshan, Rückers, Sargenzell; 1972 Dammersbach, Großenbach, Kirchhasel, Nust

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Hünfeld received city rights in 1310 from the Abbots of Fulda. The city belonged from 781 until the mid 16^th century to the Fulda Abbey.

The oldest seal dates from the 14^th century and shows an abbot holding a small shield with the cross of Fulda. In the 16^th century the shield was placed in front of the abbot, which was thus used as a supporter. Since the 19^th century only the cross is used as arms for the city. At the same time the black cross in silver for Fulda was replaced by a silver cross in blue to distinguish the two arms.