Oberviechtach (kreis)

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 16:05, 9 December 2017 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "[[Category:Kreiswappen" to "50 px|link=Germany[[Category:Kreiswappen")
Jump to navigation Jump to search



This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal
Deutsche Wappensammlung


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:


OBERVIECHTACH (OVI)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Schwandorf

Wappen von Oberviechtach (kreis)

Official blazon

(de)

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 18, 1963.

The arms are based on the old arms of the Ortenburg branch of the Sponheim dynasty. The Ortenburg family acquired the area in the 12th century and it remained in their possession until the second half of the 13th century.


Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

Germany.jpg Bayern.jpg