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(de) Geviert von Silber und Rot, belegt mit der Standfigur eines blau Geharnischten, der in der Rechten eine Hellebarde hält, die Linke am Griff des Degens; oben links ein T-förmiges silbernes Zeichen. | (de) Geviert von Silber und Rot, belegt mit der Standfigur eines blau Geharnischten, der in der Rechten eine Hellebarde hält, die Linke am Griff des Degens; oben links ein T-förmiges silbernes Zeichen. | ||
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The oldest known seal of the town dates from the late 14<sup>th</sup> century and shows only the quartered shield of the State of Würzburg. From 1512 onwards all the seals show the above arms, only the T was added in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | The oldest known seal of the town dates from the late 14<sup>th</sup> century and shows only the quartered shield of the State of Würzburg. From 1512 onwards all the seals show the above arms, only the T was added in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | ||
The knight is likely a canting symbol, the old name of the town was Heltmann (literally Hero-man). | The knight is likely a canting symbol, the old name of the town was Heltmann (literally Hero-man). | ||
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ELTMANN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Hassberge (until 1973 Hassfurt)
Additions : 1971Eschenbach, Lembach, Limbach, Weisbrunn; 1978 Dippach am Main, Roßstadt
Official blazon
(de) Geviert von Silber und Rot, belegt mit der Standfigur eines blau Geharnischten, der in der Rechten eine Hellebarde hält, die Linke am Griff des Degens; oben links ein T-förmiges silbernes Zeichen.
Origin/meaning
The oldest known seal of the town dates from the late 14th century and shows only the quartered shield of the State of Würzburg. From 1512 onwards all the seals show the above arms, only the T was added in the 19th century.
The knight is likely a canting symbol, the old name of the town was Heltmann (literally Hero-man).
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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