Schweinfurt (kreis)

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SCHWEINFURT (SW)

State : Bayern
Additions : 1973 Gerolzhofen

Official blazon
German	Über rotem Schildfuß, darin drei silberne Spitzen, in Gold ein rot bewehrter, schwarzer Adler.
English	(kreis) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 14, 1962.

The imperial eagle refers to the former Imperial city of Schweinfurt, and its possessions in the district. Most of these areas did not become part of Bayern prior to 1814. The base of the arms shows the arms of the State of Würzburg, as the bishops of Würzburg ruled a large part of the district until 1803.