Essing
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ESSING
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kelheim
Additions : 1938 Altessing (1924 Randeck), Neuessing
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In Silber auf grünem Dreiberg stehend ein rot bewehrter blauer Reiher mit einem blauen Fisch im Schnabel. Origin/meaningThe arms show a heron with a fish. This composition is already seen on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the late 14th century. The town was originally situated in a marshland and the heron probably was a common bird in the area.
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