Kothigenbibersbach
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KOTHIGENBIBERSBACH
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Wunsiedel
Incorporated into : 1978 Thiersheim
Official blason:
Im Wellenschnitt gespalten von Silber und Schwarz; vorne ein nach links steigender, rot bewehrter schwarzer Biber mit blauem Schuppenschwanz, hinten ein aufrechter silberner Ziegelhammer.
Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on April 15, 1969.
The beaver (Biber) and the division line are canting elements for -biberssbach. Bach means brook or stream. The silver and black colours are those of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, to whom the area historically belonged.
The hammer refers to the tile making and clay mining in the village.
Literature : Stadler, 1990.