Hof (kreis)

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HOF (HO)

State : Bayern
Additions : 1973 Münchberg, Naila, Rehau

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms show the lions of the lords of Weida and the counts of Nürnberg.

The lords of Weida established a centre of influence around the town of Hof, after the counts of Andechs-Meranien became extinct in 1248. In 1294 they became vassals of the Wittelsbach dynasty, rulers over Bavaria.

In the early 14^th century they were succeeded by the baronets of Nürnberg, who bought out Heinrich von Weida in 1373. The whole area became later part of the County of Bayreuth.