Gersthofen

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GERSTHOFEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Augsburg
Additions: 1975 Hirblingen; 1978 Batzenhofen, Edenbergen, Rettenbergen

Official blazon

Gespalten von Rot und Silber, belegt mit einem Kammrad in verwechselten Farben; darunter ein durchgehender blauer Wellenbalken.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 10, 1937.

The wheel symbolises the industry in the town, which has grown rapidly in the early 20^th century. The wavy bar in the base of the shield symbolises the Lech river that runs through the municipality.
Gersthofen was a longtime possession of the city ofAugsburg, and the colours silver and red are those of the city.