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Aufkirchen received city rights around 1290 and the oldest known seal dates from 1342. The seal already shows the Royal Eagle and was a symbol for the castle in the town built and owned by the Staufen dynasty, Kings and Emperors in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. Even though Aufkirchen did not develop into a large or important city, the arms with the eagle remained in use during the centuries. | Aufkirchen received city rights around 1290 and the oldest known seal dates from 1342. The seal already shows the Royal Eagle and was a symbol for the castle in the town built and owned by the Staufen dynasty, Kings and Emperors in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. Even though Aufkirchen did not develop into a large or important city, the arms with the eagle remained in use during the centuries. | ||
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AUFKIRCHEN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach (until 1973 Dinkelsbühl)
Incorporated into : 1972 Gerolfingen
Official blazon
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Origin/meaning
Aufkirchen received city rights around 1290 and the oldest known seal dates from 1342. The seal already shows the Royal Eagle and was a symbol for the castle in the town built and owned by the Staufen dynasty, Kings and Emperors in the 13th century. Even though Aufkirchen did not develop into a large or important city, the arms with the eagle remained in use during the centuries.
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.