Münster (Westfalen)
MÜNSTER
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Stadtkreis) : Münster
Additions : 1975 Amt Sankt Mauritz, Amt Roxel (partly), Amt Wolbeck (partly), Albachten, Amelsbüren, Angelmodde, Handorf, Hiltrup, Nienberge, Roxel, Sankt Mauritz, Sprakel, Wolbeck
Origin/meaning
Münster became a city in the early 13th century. The first seal shows a gate with the patron saint of the city, St. Paul.
The arms do not appear in official seals before 1535, although in a seal of the Antonius hospital from 1368 it is shown. The origin of the colours is not known. In the 15th century two griffins were used as supporters, later two lions were used. At present there are no supporters used.
The seals of Münster from the 13th century and from 1535. |
The arms in a manuscript from 1514 |
The arms on a 1602 coin |
The arms on a 1660 coin |
The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | |
Seal of Münster from around 1900. |
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature: Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Veddeler, 1991.