Burgkirchen an der Alz
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BURGKIRCHEN AN DER ALZ
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Altötting
Additions : 1969 Gufflham (partly); 1970 Dorfen; 1978 Hirten, Raitenhaslach, Unterneukirchen
Official blazon
In Blau eine silberne Retorte auf goldenem Dreibein, darüber waagrecht schwebend ein goldenes Sensenblatt.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on May 4, 1956.
The scythe in the upper half symbolises the agricultural history of the town. The lower half shows a burner with a distillation glass, symbol for the chemical industry in the town, which played a major role in the development of the town. The colours are the colours of Bayern.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.