Freiburg im Breisgau
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FREIBURG IM BREISGAU
State : Baden-Württemberg
Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Freiburg im Breisgau
Additions : 1826 Wiehre; 1890 Günterstal, Haslach; 1906 Zähringen; 1908 Betzenhausen; 1914 Littenweiler; 1938 Sankt Georgen; 1971 Lehen, Opfingen; 1972 Waltershofen; 1973 Tiengen, Munzingen, Hochdorf; 1974 Ebnet, Kappel; 1978 Mundenhof
German |
In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Kreuz. |
English | Argent, a cross Gules. |
Origin/meaning
Freiburg was already a city in the early 13th century. The oldest seals, dating from the early 13th century until 1368, all shows a city wall with three towers, on both the left and right tower a soldier, and above the towers four stars and a fleur-de-lis.
In 1368 the city became an Austrian possession, and the cross appeared as the city arms. The arms thus have not changed since. The cross is the symbol of St. George, the patron saint of the city. Prior to 1368 the city used the red cross on its banner, but not on the seal or as arms.
Sometimes an eagle's or raven's head has been shown as city arms, but this was merely the symbol on the local coins, and has never been used officially as the coat of arms of the city.
Seals of the city:
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the Abadie albums
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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