Hagen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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HAGEN
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Stadtkreis) : Hagen
Additions : 1876 Eilpe, Wehringhausen; 1929 Boele, Fley, Halden, Haspe, Herbeck, Holthausen, Vorhalle; 1975 Amt Ergste (partly), Berchum, Dahl, Garenfeld, Hohenlimburg
Oficial blazon
Auf blauem Wappenschild einen gelben Eichenbaum
Origin/meaning
Hagen received city rights in 1746 from King Friedrich II of Prussia. At the same time the first seal is known, which shows a canting Hag (Hag or Wald, means forest). It was, however, also interpreted as a (natural) lily.
In the 19th century the city thus sometimes used arms with two lilies. On February 1, 1897 the present arms were granted, based on the oldest seal. Originally a mural crown was added to the arms, but this is no longer used.
 The seal from around 1900 |
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.