Hassfurt

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HASSFURT

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Hassberge (until 1973 Hassfurt)
Additions : 1972 Augsfeld, Sailershausen, Sylbach; 1976 Mariaburghausen, Oberhohenried, Unterhohenried; 1978 Prappach, Uchenhofen, Wülflingen

Official blazon

Dem von Silber und Rot gevierten Schild aufgelegt ein springender goldener Hase.

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting hare (Hase) on the quartered shield of the State of Würzburg. The oldest use of the combination dates from the 16^th century, when the shield appears in the seals of the city in the gate of a city view. The colours of the arms are known since 1544. The arms were officially granted in 1818, but with a quartered shield of green and silver. The original colours were later during the 19^th century restored.