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The image of the H. Madonna with child is derived from a statue in the local chapel, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The statue is very famous and the town has been a place of pilgimage for centuries. | The image of the H. Madonna with child is derived from a statue in the local chapel, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The statue is very famous and the town has been a place of pilgimage for centuries. | ||
The statue is also part of the arms of the Czech town [[Nová Včelnice]] | The statue is also part of the arms of the Czech town [[Nová Včelnice]]. | ||
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Country : Germany State : Bayern District (Kreis) : Altötting Additions:
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German | In Gold auf silbernem Sockel stehend eine golden gekrönte und silbern nimbierte Madonna in rotem Gewand und silbernem, innen blauem Mantel, auf dem rechten Arm das rot gewandete, einen goldenen Apfel haltende, silbern nimbierte Kind; in der Linken ein goldenes Lilienzepter. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted by King Ludwig I of Bayern on August 29, 1845.
The image of the H. Madonna with child is derived from a statue in the local chapel, dating from the 14th century. The statue is very famous and the town has been a place of pilgimage for centuries.
The statue is also part of the arms of the Czech town Nová Včelnice.
The arms on a local medal from 1914 (source)
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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