Gößweinstein

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

GÖSSWEINSTEIN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Forchheim (until 1974 Pegnitz)
Additions : 1972 Behringersmühle, Kleingesee, Stadelhofen, Unterailsfeld; 1974 Leutzdorf; 1978 Morschreuth

Official blazon

In Gold auf grünem Dreiberg an roter Stange ein grüner Weinstock mit zwei blauen Trauben und zwei grünen Blättern.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 3, 1973.

The arms are partly canting, showing a grapevine (Wein=wine) rising from a stone (Stein). The composition already appears on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the early 17^th century. All later seals show the same composition, but the shape and size of the elements differs widely. The present composition dates from the late 19^th century.

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