Mitwitz

MITWITZ

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kronach
Additions: 1972 Burgstall; 1974 Hofsteinach (1970 Hof an der Steinach, Steinach an der Steinach), Kaltenbrunn, Neundorf; 1976 Leutendorf bei Coburg; 1977 Horb an der Steinach

Official blazon

German	Geteilt und oben gespalten; oben vorne in Gold ein linksgewendeter, mit einer silbernen Schräglinksleiste überdeckter, rot bewehrter schwarzer Löwe; hinten in Gold der schwarz gekleidete Rumpf eines bärtigen Mannes mit schwarzer Zipfelmütze, an deren Spitze ein sechsstrahliger roter Stern hängt; unten in Schwarz auf goldenem Boden nebeneinander vier goldene Laubbäume.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were devised and adopted in 1955, and are based on the oldest seal of the town, which is known since 1587. The arms were again officially granted on September 24, 1974.

The lion in the upper right corner shows the lion of the State of Bamberg, as the area was part of Bamberg until 1803. The Heathen in the upper left corner is derived from the arms of the Lords of Würtzburg, who were appointed vassals of the Bishops and who lived in the local castle since 1577. The lower part probably symbolises the forests in the area.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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