Monschau
MONSCHAU
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Aachen (until 1972 Monschau)
Additions : 1972 Höfen, Imgenbroich, Kalterherberg, Konzen, Mützenich, Rohren
German | In Gold ein linksgewendeter, rotbezungter und bewehrter, schwarzer Löwe, einen silbernen Schild mit neun (4:3:2 gestellten) roten Kugeln zwischen der linken Hinter und rechten Vorderpranke haltend. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1940 and confirmed on April 16, 1974.
Monschau was granted city rights in 1352. The arms show the small shield of the Lords of Schönforst, who were appointed vassals over Monschau in 1354. When the city became a possession of Jülich in 1435 the lion of Jülich was added.
The arms are based on a seal from around 1600. Older seals show a King holding a church.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
The arms on the city hall (2013) |
The arms on a fire brigade truck (2017) |
The arms in the city (2017) |
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