Gemünden am Main

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GEMÜNDEN AM MAIN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Main-Spessart (unil 1973 Gemünden am Main)
Additions : 1971 Adelsberg, Hofstetten, Massenbuch, Schaippach, Seifriedsburg; 1972 Aschenroth, Harrbach; 1976 Wernfeld; 1978 Langenprozelten

Official blazon

(de) In Blau über einer rot gedeckten silbernen Zinnenmauer mit seitlichen Türmen, offenem Tor und goldenen Torflügeln ein silberner Turm mit zwei Erkertürmchen, alle mit roten Spitzdächern.

Origin/meaning

The arms show a city gate and tower, typical for medieval cities to put on their seals. Although Gemünden was mentioned as a city in the early 14^th century, no seals are known until the second half of the 15^th century. This seal shows the gate and tower, but not in a shield. As arms and in colour they are known since 1544.

The actual shape of the gate and tower has changed according to the style of the times, but otherwise the arms have never changed.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

The arms on a manhole cover

Literature: Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.