Vohburg an der Donau

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VOHBURG AN DER DONAU

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
Additions : 1972 Dünzing, Hartacker, Oberhartheim; 1978 Irsching, Menning, Rockolding

Wappen von Vohburg an der Donau/Arms (crest) of Vohburg an der Donau
Official blazon
German In Silber ein steigender roter Fuchs.
English Argent, a fox rampant Gules.

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, Vohe means a female fox. The fox first appears in the seal of the city from 1389, which, according to some historians, dates from the early 14th century. Ever since the fox has been the symbol of the town and was used bot in the seals as in the arms.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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