Lüneburg

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LÜNEBURG

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Lüneburg
Additions : 1943 Hagen, Lüne; 1974 Häcklingen, Ochtmissen, Oedeme, Rettmer

Wappen von Lüneburg

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

Lüneburg received city rights in the early 13th century and was one of the main cities in the Duchy of Braunschweig. One of the branches of the Welfen dynasty also named themselves after the city, Braunschweig-Lüneburg.

The oldest known seal dates from 1247 and shows already a castle with in the gate the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig, however, without the hearts. The use of this composition as arms is known since the early 17th century. All seals and arms have since shown the same composition, even though the shape of the castle has changed considerably during the centuries. Also, some images show the lion facing left, instead of right. Often also a helmet with peacock feathers and a crescent was used as a crest; as well as two lions as supporters.

Wappen von Lüneburg

The seal from 1247
Arms of Lüneburg

The arms in a manuscript from 1514
Arms of Lüneburg

The arms on a 1546 coin
Arms of Lüneburg

The arms on a 1702 coin
Wappen von Lüneburg

The arms as shown in 1891
Seal of Lüneburg

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Lüneburg

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Lüneburg

The present logo-style arms as used by the city of Lüneburg

The use of arms in the city:

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The arms on an old merchant's house ([1])
Wappen von Lüneburg

The arms on the city hall (image send to me by mail)

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Literature : Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891