Langquaid

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

LANGQUAID

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kelheim (until 1973 Rottenburg an der Laaber)
Additions : 1972 Oberleierndorf; 1978 Adlhausen, Leitenhausen, Niederleierndorf, Paring, Schneidhart

Official blazon

In Gold das Brustbild eines blau gekleideten, bärtigen Heiligen mit schwarzem Hut; auf dessen Krempe und auf dem Mantel je zwei silberne Pilgermuscheln.

Origin/meaning

The arms show the patron saint, St. James in a rather uncommon position. The arms were officially granted on March 22, 1486 by Duke Albrecht IV of Bayern, but are based on an older seal. The arms have never changed since 1486, although the shape of the head often differed. The two shells clearly indicate St. James, even though there has been some speculation whether the person was St. Rochus.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.