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'''BITBURG''' | '''BITBURG''' | ||
State : [[Rheinland-Pfalz]]<br> | State:[[Rheinland-Pfalz]]<br> | ||
District (Kreis) : [[Bitburg-Prüm]] (until 1969 [[Bitburg (kreis)|Bitburg]])<br> | District (Kreis):[[Bitburg-Prüm|Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm]] (until 1969 [[Bitburg (kreis)|Bitburg]])<br> | ||
Additions : 1969 Erdorf, Irsch, Masholder, Matzen, Mötsch, Stahl | Additions:1969 Erdorf, Irsch, Masholder, Matzen, Mötsch, Stahl | ||
[[File:bitburg.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:bitburg.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Bitburg was already in the 12<sup>th</sup> century an important town, but received its city rights not before 1262. Seals are known since 1248. The seals show a castle or city, which gradually evolved into the present arms. First the crosses and stars were added and the castle slowly became smaller. The castle represents both the city rank as well as the -burg (castle) part of the name. The present arms were granted in 1909. It also forms part of the arms of the county Bitburg. | Bitburg was already in the 12<sup>th</sup> century an important town, but received its city rights not before 1262. Seals are known since 1248. The seals show a castle or city, which gradually evolved into the present arms. First the crosses and stars were added and the castle slowly became smaller. The castle represents both the city rank as well as the -burg (castle) part of the name. The present arms were granted in 1909. It also forms part of the arms of the county Bitburg. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1.jpg|center|Blason de {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms for Bittebourg in Hozier (1696) | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1892.jpg|center|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | |||
|align="center"|[[File:bitburgz1.jpg|center|Seal of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Seal from around 1900 | |align="center"|[[File:bitburgz1.jpg|center|Seal of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Seal from around 1900 | ||
|align="center"|[[File:bitburg.hagd.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |- | ||
|align="center"|[[File:bitburg.hagd.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |||
|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}60.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Municipal stationery, 1960s | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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[[Category:German Municipalities B]] | [[Category:German Municipalities B]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:42, 13 August 2024
BITBURG
State:Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis):Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm (until 1969 Bitburg)
Additions:1969 Erdorf, Irsch, Masholder, Matzen, Mötsch, Stahl
| German | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Bitburg was already in the 12th century an important town, but received its city rights not before 1262. Seals are known since 1248. The seals show a castle or city, which gradually evolved into the present arms. First the crosses and stars were added and the castle slowly became smaller. The castle represents both the city rank as well as the -burg (castle) part of the name. The present arms were granted in 1909. It also forms part of the arms of the county Bitburg.
 The arms for Bittebourg in Hozier (1696) | |
 The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 Municipal stationery, 1960s |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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