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FRANKFURT AM MAIN
Country: Germany
State: Hessen
District (Kreis): Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt)
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Official blazon
German
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In Rot einen golden gekrönten silbernen Adler, in Gold und Blau bewehrt und bezungt.
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English
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Origin/meaning
The arms show the Imperial eagle, as the city was granted the rank of Imperial City in 1245. It is likely that the colours initially were the imperial colours. The present colours are known since around 1400. The crown was later added, as was the blue colour of claws and tongue.
The arms have basically never changed since, although the shape and size of the eagle have varied widely. Only from 1925-1936 a radically different eagle was used.
Image gallery
The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495)
The arms in the late 15th century
The arms in a manuscript from 1514
The arms in a manuscript +/- 1530
The arms in a manuscript from 1584
The arms in the 16th century
The arms in the Armorial Ribeaupierre (16th century)
The arms in a 17th century manuscript
Coin of Frankfurt from 1606
Coin of Frankfurt from 1784
Coin of Frankfurt from 1861
Seal of Frankfurt around 1900
The arms in an album from around 1910
The arms in an album +/- 1905
The arms from around +/- 1925
The arms on a British cigarette card, +/- 1906
The arms from around +/- 1920
The arms from 1925-1936 on a seal of the town
The arms from around +/- 1910
The arms on a postcard, +/- 1948
The arms on a matchbox label, 1960s
Municipal stationery, 1960s
Arms on a municipal cover 1980s
The arms in an album from 1968
Literature: Main image by Massimo Ghirardi; Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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