Ortenberg (Hessen)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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ORTENBERG
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis (until 1975 Büdingen)
Additions : 1971 Bergheim, Bleichenbach, Eckartsborn, Effolderbach, Lissberg, Selters, Usenborn, Wippenbach; 1972 Gelnhaar
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
Ortenberg received city rights in 1266 from the Lords (later Princes) of Isenburg. The oldest seal dates from the same time and shows a fortified city with three towers. All later seals and arms show the same composition. The oldest use on the arms of the city dates from a decoration on the city hall dating from 1605. Except for the shape and style of the composition, the arms have not changed since.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.