Nassenfels

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NASSENFELS

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Eichstätt
Additions: 1971 Meilenhofen, Wolkertshofen

Wappen von Nassenfels/Arms (crest) of Nassenfels
Official blazon
German

Über silbernen Wellen in Gold nebeneinander drei rote Felsen, deren mittlerer mit einem aufrechten, wachsenden silbernen Bischofsstab belegt ist.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1466 by Wilhelm von Reichenau, Bishop of Eichstätt, as the city at the time was a part of the State of Eichstätt. The arms are canting, showing a rock (Fels) above water (Nass=wet). The crosier is the symbol of the State of Eichstätt. The colours are also those of the State of Eichstätt.

Siegel von Nassenfels

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Nassenfels/Coat of arms (crest) of Nassenfels

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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