Höchstadt an der Aisch (kreis)

This page is part of the German heraldry portal Deutsche Wappensammlung	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 61,373 Of which images : 41,286	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Arms, Flags and Types of Nations Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands Heraldic artists Otto Hupp Münchener Kalender German heraldic literature

HÖCHSTADT AN DER AISCH (HÖS)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Erlangen-Höchstadt

Wappen von Höchstadt an der Aisch (kreis)/Arms of Höchstadt an der Aisch (kreis)

Official blazon
German
English	an der Aisch (kreis) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 15, 1962.

The right part of the arms show the lion of Bamberg, the bishops of Bamberg were one of the largest land owners in the district. The unicorn is the arms of the Ritterkanton Steigerwald, one of the historical territories in the district. The arms with the unicorn are granted in 1718 by Emperor Charles VI.

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us

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

Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.