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<center>''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}}<br>(Vienna) '''</center><br> | |||
'''Country''' : Austria [[File:Austria.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
'''State''' : Wien | |||
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| In Rot ein silbernes | | In Rot ein silbernes Kreuz. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The history of the arms of Wien is long and complicated. The oldest seals of the city show only an eagle. The eagle is most likely derived from the arms of the Dukes of Austria of the Babenberg dynasty. The oldest seal of the city hangs on a document from 1228, but the only remaining document is a copy of unknown date. It its thus not sure whether the city already in 1228 actually used this seal. The oldest original seal hangs on a document from 1239. Another hangs on a document from 1281. The city used smaller (contra- and secret-) seals with the eagle well into the 16<sup>th</sup> century. | The history of the arms of Wien is long and complicated. The oldest seals of the city show only an eagle. The eagle is most likely derived from the arms of the Dukes of Austria of the Babenberg dynasty. The oldest seal of the city hangs on a document from 1228, but the only remaining document is a copy of unknown date. It its thus not sure whether the city already in 1228 actually used this seal. The oldest original seal hangs on a document from 1239. Another hangs on a document from 1281. The city used smaller (contra- and secret-) seals with the eagle well into the 16<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
At the end of the 13<sup>th</sup> century the city also used already the arms with a cross, but not on its seals. A coin issued in 1278 shows 4 shields with the cross. The cross itself is probably a reference to the crusades, to which the people of Wien also participated. It may also simply be a symbol of religion in general. The colour of the cross, silver in red, is known from a book from 1395 and has not changed since. | At the end of the 13<sup>th</sup> century the city also used already the arms with a cross, but not on its seals. A coin issued in 1278 shows 4 shields with the cross. The cross itself is probably a reference to the crusades, to which the people of Wien also participated. It may also simply be a symbol of religion in general. The colour of the cross, silver in red, is known from a book from 1395 and has not changed since. | ||
The Dukes of Babenberg joined the crusades and fought on the battle of Acco in 1191. According to legend, Duke Leopold was the first to scale the walls of the city, with his white tunic completely covered in blood, except for under his belt. The silver bend on red thus became the arms of [[Austria.]] The city used seals with the Austrian arms from 1360 until the 17<sup>th</sup> century, but only to seal documents dealing with the transfer of land. This probably indicated that the land was a possession of the Dukes of Austria and the city acted as its representative. | The Dukes of Babenberg joined the crusades and fought on the battle of Acco in 1191. According to legend, Duke Leopold was the first to scale the walls of the city, with his white tunic completely covered in blood, except for under his belt. The silver bend on red thus became the arms of [[Austria.]] The city used seals with the Austrian arms from 1360 until the 17<sup>th</sup> century, but only to seal documents dealing with the transfer of land. This probably indicated that the land was a possession of the Dukes of Austria and the city acted as its representative. | ||
The first combination of the arms with the cross and the eagle appeared on a seal from 1327. This seal was used during the whole 14<sup>th</sup> century in different variants, see examples below. | The first combination of the arms with the cross and the eagle appeared on a seal from 1327. This seal was used during the whole 14<sup>th</sup> century in different variants, see examples below. | ||
On September 26, 1461 Emperor Friedrich IV granted the city the use of the imperial double headed eagle and Imperial crown. The shield with the cross was not mentioned. The eagle was, for political reasons, not described as the Imperial eagle, but as just a double-headed eagle. As in 1463 the city was lost for the Emperor during the war of succession in Austria, the Emperor retracted all privileges to the city, including the arms granted two years earlier. All rights of the city were transferred to the city of [[Krems]]-Stein, which still uses the arms. | On September 26, 1461 Emperor Friedrich IV granted the city the use of the imperial double headed eagle and Imperial crown. The shield with the cross was not mentioned. The eagle was, for political reasons, not described as the Imperial eagle, but as just a double-headed eagle. As in 1463 the city was lost for the Emperor during the war of succession in Austria, the Emperor retracted all privileges to the city, including the arms granted two years earlier. All rights of the city were transferred to the city of [[Krems]]-Stein, which still uses the arms. | ||
After the privileges were lost, the city made peace again with the emperor in 1465 and showed on its seal the double eagle with the cross on its breast. Whether these arms were officially granted, or simply assumed by the city is not known. | After the privileges were lost, the city made peace again with the emperor in 1465 and showed on its seal the double eagle with the cross on its breast. Whether these arms were officially granted, or simply assumed by the city is not known. | ||
The arms with the eagle and cross in a single shield have been used until 1925. The shape of the eagle, the presence of the crown and other smaller details have differed widely during the centuries, but the basic composition remained the same. In many cases the cross appeared without the eagle as arms of the city as well, but on the official seals the eagle was always present. | The arms with the eagle and cross in a single shield have been used until 1925. The shape of the eagle, the presence of the crown and other smaller details have differed widely during the centuries, but the basic composition remained the same. In many cases the cross appeared without the eagle as arms of the city as well, but on the official seals the eagle was always present. | ||
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===Image gallery=== | ===Image gallery=== | ||
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File:wiens1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The oldest seal of Wien (image from Grenser, 1866). | |||
File:wiencoin.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|A coin from 1278 (image from Martinek,1964 ).. | |||
File:wiens4.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The seal used for land transactions (image from Lind, 1866). | |||
File:wiens2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The seal of Wien from 1346 (image from Lind, 1866). | |||
File:wiens3.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The seal of Wien from 1399 (image from Lind, 1866). | |||
File:wien1461.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The arms as shown on the privilege of 1461. (image from Lind, 1866). | |||
File:wiens5.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The seal of 1465. (image from Lind, 1866). | |||
File:Wienjr.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495) | File:Wienjr.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495) | ||
File:wien1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The large arms around 1500 | File:wien1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Wien/Arms (crest) of Wien|The large arms around 1500 | ||
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==Wiener Bezirke== | ==Wiener Bezirke== | ||
The city of Vienna is divided into 23 districts or "Bezirke", usually referred to by Roman numerals (Wien I through Wien XXIII) and/or their respective official names, such as "VIII. Josefstadt" The names of the districts derive from formerly independent suburban villages or from former parishes. Each of today's districts is composed of several independent villages or parishes, so with the exception of Wien I and XXIII, all arms are compound arms. | The city of Vienna is divided into 23 districts or "Bezirke", usually referred to by Roman numerals (Wien I through Wien XXIII) and/or their respective official names, such as "VIII. Josefstadt" The names of the districts derive from formerly independent suburban villages or from former parishes. Each of today's districts is composed of several independent villages or parishes, so with the exception of Wien I and XXIII, all arms are compound arms. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:wenengem.jpg|center|450 px]] <br/>Composite arms of all villages and parishes in Wien (Ströhl, 1902) | |align="center"|[[File:wenengem.jpg|center|450 px]] <br/>Composite arms of all villages and parishes in Wien (Ströhl, 1902) | ||
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* Wien I : Innere Stadt are identical of those of the city as a whole | |||
* [[Wien II : Leopoldstadt]] | |||
* [[Wien III : Landstrasse]] | |||
* [[Wien IV : Wieden]] | |||
* [[Wien V : Margareten]] | |||
* [[Wien VI : Mariahilf]] | |||
[[ | * [[Wien VII : Neubau]] | ||
* [[Wien VIII, Josefstadt]] | |||
* [[Wien IX, Alsergrund]] | |||
* [[Wien X, Favoriten]] | |||
* [[Wien XI, Simmering]] | |||
* [[Wien XII, Meidling]] | |||
* [[Wien XIII, Hietzing]] | |||
* [[Wien XIV, Penzing]] | |||
* [[Wien XV, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus]] | |||
* [[Wien XVI, Ottakring]] | |||
[[ | * [[Wien XVII, Hernals]] | ||
* [[Wien XVIII, Währing]] | |||
* [[Wien XIX, Döbling]] | |||
* [[Wien XX, Brigittenau]] | |||
* [[Wien XXI, Floridsdorf]] | |||
[[ | * [[Wien XXII, Donaustadt]] | ||
* [[Wien XXIII]] | |||
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===Wien VIII=== | ===Wien VIII=== | ||
[[FIle:wien08.jpg|center]] | [[FIle:wien08.jpg|center]] | ||
The arms of the | The arms of the , combine the arms of the five communities [[Wien-Josefstadt]], [[Wien-Altlerchenfeld]], [[Wien-Alservorstadt]], [[Wien-Breitenfeld]] and [[Wien-Strozzigrund]]. | ||
===Wien IX=== | ===Wien IX=== | ||
[[FIle:wien09.jpg|center]] | [[FIle:wien09.jpg|center]] | ||
The arms of the | The arms of the , combine the arms of the seven communities [[Wien-Alservorstadt]], [[Wien-Althangrund]], [[Wien-Himmelpfortgrund]], [[Wien-Lichtental]], [[Wien-Michelbeuern]], [[Wien-Rossau]] and [[Wien-Thury]]. | ||
===Wien X=== | ===Wien X=== | ||
[[FIle:wien10.jpg|center]] | [[FIle:wien10.jpg|center]] | ||
The arms of the | The arms of the , combines the arms of [[Wien-Favoriten]] with symols of other parishes. '''Oberlaa''' is symbolised by the water fountain that refers to the spas at Oberlaa. The term "Laa" meant an area covered with bushes in Middle High German and was first documented in 1182/85. /85.'''Rothneusiedl''' is represented by a red brick furnace and refers to the development of the area though the brick industry on Wienerberg and Laaeberg hills in the 19<sup>th</sup> century. The name means "New Settlement" ("Newsidel", 1301), the term "Roth-" (red) either referring to the sometimes reddish soil or to the brick constructions. '''Unterlaa''' is symbolised by the Maltese Cross. The Order of the Knights of St John, commonly referred to as "Maltese Order" bought the grounds in the late 13<sup>th</sup> century and built a church and a hospital.''' Inzersdorf-Stadt''' shows a grape of wine with three golden ears of corn, referring to the vineyards and the agriculture that prevailed here since the Middle Ages. The name "Inzersdorf" goes back to the 12<sup>th</sup> century ("Imicinesdorf") and probably refers to the founder (one "Imice") of the village ("Dorf"). | ||
===Wien XI=== | ===Wien XI=== | ||
[[FIle:wien11.jpg|center]] | [[FIle:wien11.jpg|center]] | ||
The arms of the | The arms of the , combine the arms of Albern, [[Wien-Simmering]] and [[Wien-Kaiserebersdorf]]. Albern got its name for the extensive woods of white poplars (<I>Populus alba</I>) found in this area (documented 1162). The two fishes symbolise the fishermen's craft that had a long tradition in Albern. | ||
===Wien XII=== | ===Wien XII=== | ||
[[FIle:wien12.jpg|center]] | [[FIle:wien12.jpg|center]] | ||
The arms of the | The arms of the , combine the arms of [[Wien-Altmannsdorf]], [[Wien-Gaudenzdorf]], [[Wien-Hetzendorf]], [[Wien-Obermeidling]] and [[Wien-Untermeidling]]. | ||
===Wien XIII=== | ===Wien XIII=== | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Austria|Literature]] : Lind, 1866; Grenser, 1866; Ströhl, 1902; [[Kaffee Hag : Die Wappen der Republik Oesterreich|Coffee Hag album]] 1930s; Jäger-Sunstenau, 1961; Martinek :'Das Wiener Wappenbuchlein', 1964 ; | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Austria|Literature]] : Lind, 1866; Grenser, 1866; Ströhl, 1902; [[Kaffee Hag : Die Wappen der Republik Oesterreich|Coffee Hag album]] 1930s; Jäger-Sunstenau, 1961; Martinek :'Das Wiener Wappenbuchlein', 1964 ; Diem et al: "Die Wiener Bezirke", Bundesverlag, Wien, 2003 | ||
Diem et al: "Die Wiener Bezirke", Bundesverlag, Wien, 2003 | |||
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