Schwandorf

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Wappen von Schwandorf/Arms (crest) of Schwandorf
SCHWANDORF

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Schwandorf
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(until 1977 Norden)


Additions: (to see click on expand)

  • 1972 Ettmannsdorf
  • 1972 Fronberg
  • 1972 Haselbach
  • 1972 Krondorf
  • 1972 Kronstetten
  • 1976 Gögglbach
  • 1978 Bubach an der Naab
  • 1978 Dachelhofen
  • 1978 Klardorf
  • 1978 Naabeck
  • 1978 Neukirchen
  • 1978
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Official blazon
German Geteilt; oben in Schwarz ein wachsender, rot gekrönter goldener Löwe, unten die bayerischen Rauten, belegt mit einem schwarzen Filzstiefel.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and shows in the upper half the lion of the Pfalz, and in the lower half a kind of fence with points, most likely red in silver. The fence also appeared alone on a small seal form the 15th century. Later the fence was replaced by the diamonds of Bayern and the boot was added. The boot has been explained as the symbol of the medieval Count Eckhart, but the origin is not really known. The size and shape of the boot has changed widely during the centuries, and in the 19th century sometimes a spur was added to the boot.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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