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'''Country''': Germany [[File:germany.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br> | |||
'''State''': [[Hessen]][[File:Hessen.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br> | |||
'''District (Kreis)''': Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt)<br><br> | |||
'''Additions''': (to see click on expand)<br> | |||
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* 1877 [[Bornheim (Frankfurt)|Bornheim]] | |||
* 1895 [[Bockenheim (Frankfurt)|Bockenheim]] | |||
* 1900 [[Niederrad]] | |||
* 1900 [[Oberrad]] | |||
* 1900 [[Seckbach]] | |||
* 1910 [[Berkersheim]] | |||
* 1910 [[Bonames]] | |||
* 1910 [[Eckenheim]] | |||
* 1910 Eschersheim | |||
* 1910 [[Ginnheim]] | |||
* 1910 [[Hausen (Frankfurt)|Hausen]] | |||
* 1910 [[Heddernheim]] | |||
* 1910 [[Niederursel]] | |||
* 1910 [[Praunheim]] | |||
* 1910 [[Preungesheim]] | |||
* 1910 [[Rödelheim]] | |||
* 1928 [[Fechenheim]] | |||
* 1928 [[Griesheim (Frankfurt)|Griesheim]] | |||
* 1928 [[Höchst am Main]] | |||
** 1917 [[Sindlingen]] | |||
* 1928 [[Nied]] | |||
* 1928 [[Schwanheim (Frankfurt)]] | |||
* 1928 [[Sossenheim]] | |||
* 1928 [[Unterliederbach]] | |||
* 1928 [[Zeilsheim]] | |||
* 1972 [[Harheim]] | |||
* 1972 [[Kalbach (Frankfurt)|Kalbach]] | |||
* 1972 [[Nieder-Erlenbach]] | |||
* 1972 [[Nieder-Eschbach]] | |||
* 1977 [[Bergen-Enkheim]] | |||
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|+Official blazon | |||
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|'''German''' | |||
| In Rot einen golden gekrönten silbernen Adler, in Gold und Blau bewehrt und bezungt. | |||
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|'''English''' | |||
| blazon wanted | |||
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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 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. | 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=== | |||
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File:Frankfurt am Mainjr.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495) | |||
File:Frankfurt1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms around 1500 | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main1475.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in the late 15th century | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main1514.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in a manuscript from 1514 | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main1530.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in a manuscript +/- 1530 | |||
File:Frankfurt am Maingb.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in a manuscript from 1584 | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main1543.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in the 16th century | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main16.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in a [[:Category:Windhag city arms|16th century manuscript]] | |||
File:Frankfurt am Mainrp.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in the Armorial Ribeaupierre (16th century) | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main17.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in a 17th century manuscript | |||
File:de-frankfurtc2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Coin of Frankfurt from 1606 | |||
File:de-frankfurtc3.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Coin of Frankfurt from 1784 | |||
File:de-frankfurtc1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Coin of Frankfurt from 1861 | |||
File:frankfurtz2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Seal of Frankfurt around 1900 | |||
File:Frankfurtm.sc.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in an [[Schuberts Album deutscher Staaten und Städtewappen|album]] from around 1910 | |||
File:Frankfurtm.cva.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in an [[Continentale Verlags-Anstalt|album]] +/- 1905 | |||
File:frankfurt-main.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |||
File:frankfurt.unk3.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms from around +/- 1925 | |||
File:frankfort.wfc.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms on a British cigarette card, +/- 1906 | |||
File:frankfurtm.sieg.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms from around +/- 1920 | |||
File:frankfurt1925.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms from 1925-1936 | |||
File:frankfurtz1925.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms from 1925-1936 on a seal of the town | |||
File:frankfum.unk1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms from around +/- 1910 | |||
File:frankfurt.pcde.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms on a postcard, +/- 1948 | |||
File:frankfurt.him.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms on a matchbox label, 1960s | |||
File:Frankfurt am Main60.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Municipal stationery, 1960s | |||
File:Frankfurt am Mainp.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|Arms on a municipal cover 1980s | |||
File:Frankfurt.pan.jpg|alt=Wappen von Frankfurt am Main/Arms (crest) of Frankfurt am Main|The arms in an [[Panorama Bilderdienst|album]] from 1968 | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Main image by Massimo Ghirardi; Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities F]] | [[Category:German Municipalities F]] | ||
[[Category:Hessen]] | [[Category:Hessen]] | ||
[[Category:Frankfurt am Main]] | [[Category:Frankfurt am Main]] |
Latest revision as of 08:37, 16 June 2024
Country: Germany State: Hessen District (Kreis): Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt)
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German | In Rot einen golden gekrönten silbernen Adler, in Gold und Blau bewehrt und bezungt. |
English | blazon wanted |
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 a 16th century manuscript
The arms in an album from around 1910
The arms in an album +/- 1905
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in an album from 1968
Literature: Main image by Massimo Ghirardi; Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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