Stein (Mittelfranken)

STEIN
Until 1977 Stein bei Nürnberg

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Fürth (until 1972 Nürnberg)
Additions : 1927 Weihersbuch; 1967 Bertelsdorf, Eckershof; 1972 Gutzberg

Wappen von Stein (Mittelfranken)/Arms (crest) of Stein (Mittelfranken)

Official blazon
German	Geviert von Silber und Blau; 1 und 4: ein schwarz gekleideter, bärtiger Mannsrumpf mit silbernem Kragen und silberner Mütze mit schwarzem Stulp, in der Rechten einen schwarzen Hammer haltend; 2 und 3: zwei schräg gekreuzte silberne Bleistifte mit den Spitzen nach unten.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 10, 1949.

The second and third quarter show two pencils, and are an indication of the importance of the pencil industry in the town since the 18^th century. The first and fourth quarter show a man with a hammer, indicating the former iron industry in the town (Hammerwerk in German, hence the use of a hammer). The man with the hammer is also derived from the arms of the Lords of Faber, an important family, that had many interests in the local industry.

The colours blue and silver are the colours of Bayern.

Wappen von Stein (Mittelfranken)/Coat of arms (crest) of Stein (Mittelfranken)

The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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