Jungholtz
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
JUNGHOLTZ
Département : Haut-Rhin
Origin/meaning
The arms are derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Jungholtz, who became extict in the 14th century. They are first mentioned in a quarrel in 1220 over the ownership of the church of Herrlisheim with the Hattstatt family; it involved a certain "Conrad de Jungholtz".
Literature : Image taken from <a href=http://cdhf.telmat-net.fr/villages>here]], with permission; background from Bart Pocock