Neunkirchen am Brand
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NEUNKIRCHEN AM BRAND
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Forchheim
Additions : 1972 Ermreuth, Großenbuch, Rödlas; 1977 Rosenbach
Official blazon
In Gold eine über Eck gestellte silberne Kirche mit sieben rot bedachten Langhausgiebeln, Apsidenturm und Dachreiter; auf der Fassade stehend der silbern gekleidete Erzengel Michael mit Kreuzstab; neben dem Portal ein goldenes Schildchen, darin ein mit einer silbernen Schrägleiste überdeckter, rot bewehrter schwarzer Löwe.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on April 6, 1444 from Anton von Rotenhan, Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. The arms show a church with nine towers, hence a canting element (the name could mean nine churches). On the front tower the patron saint, St. Michael is shown. In front of the church stands a small shield with the arms of the State of Bamberg. The latter was removed in 1819 when the city became part of Bayern, but it was later restored.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
The arms in the town |
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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s