Hammelburg (kreis)

HAMMELBURG (HAB)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Bad Kissingen

Wappen von Hammelburg (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Hammelburg (kreis)

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 15, 1955.

The crown in the upper part symbolises the Royal estate in the 7th-8^th century. It was given to the Fulda abbey by Charlemagne in 777. The Bishops of Fulda ruled a large part of the district until the beginning of the 19^th century. This is symbolised by the black cross of Fulda. The eastern part of the district belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg and the arms of the State of Würzburg are seen in the fourth quarter.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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