Königswinter

KÖNIGSWINTER

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen District (Kreis) : Rhein-Sieg Kreis
Additions : 1969 Heisterbacherrott, Ittenbach, Niederdollendorf, Oberdollendorf, Oberpleis, Stieldorf

Official blazon
German	blazon wanted
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 6, 1972.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, with the city walls and the combined arms of Berg and Köln. The area belonged historically to the County Berg (lion) and the State of Köln (cross).

In the early 20^th century the arms below were shown in the Kaffee Hag albums. These arms show a similar composition, but with 2 banners (Köln and ?) and a small shield with the arms of ?.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892	Seal from around 1900
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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