Rötz
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RÖTZ
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Cham (until 1973 Waldmünchen)
Additions: 1946 Berndorf, Gmünd, Hetzmannsdorf; 1972 Heinrichskirchen, Hillstedt, Pillmersried; 1978 Grassersdorf, Diepoltsried
German | In Silber die stehende, golden nimbierte, rot gekleidete heilige Margareta, in der Rechten die grüne Märtyrerpalme, in der Linken ein schwarzes Kreuz haltend; zu ihren Füßen der linksgewendete, widersehende grüne Drache mit Flammenzunge. |
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Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on October 29, 1955.
The oldest seal is known since 1417, but dates from the late 14th century. The seal already showed the local patron saint, St. Margareth, with the dragon. On seals from 1516 until the 17th century only the dragon appeared. Later seals and images show again the saint. In 1955 the arms were officially granted and the colours finally properly described.
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The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s