Thannhausen

THANNHAUSEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Günzburg (until 1973 Krumbach)
Additions : 1977 Burg

Official blazon

German	In Blau auf grünem Boden ein silbernes Haus mit Ecktürmchen, auf deren roten Zwiebeldächern goldene Windfahnen wehen; vor dem offenen Tor eine grüne Tanne.
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Origin/meaning

According to legend the arms were granted in the 15^th century by Emperor Friedrich III, but no historical proof thereof exists. The oldest known seal dates from the 17^th century and shows the above composition of pine tree (Tanne) and castle (for Hausen, house).

The arms in Kramer (1841)	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms of Thannhausen and Mortain at the village entrance

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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