Brühl (Rheinland)

BRÜHL

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Erft Kreis (until 1975 Köln)

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

Brühl received city rights in 1285 by the Bishop of Köln. The oldest seal dates from the early 14^th century and show the arms of the State of Köln, with St. Peter, holding two keys and a bible as supporter. The heads were added in 1605 and stand for the 7 members of the local council.

Seal from around 1900

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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