Garmisch
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GARMISCH
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Incorporated into : 1935 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
German | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms show the local patron saint, St. Martin, cutting his cloak for a beggar. The composition already appeared on the seal of the city from 1447. The old seals show the beggar standing, whereas later seals show the beggar sitting as above.
The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s