Schönberg (Niederbayern)
SCHÖNBERG
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Freyung-Grafenau (until 1973 Grafenau)
Additions : 1946 Mitternach; 1971 Hartmannsreit; 1978 Eberhardsreuth, Kirchberg
German | Die bayerischen Rauten, belegt mit einem schräg gestellten roten Pfeil. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15th century and shows a shield with the letters SP and an arrow. The letters stand for Schön Perg, the meaning or origin of the arrow is not known. In the early 16th century the above arms were granted by Duke Albrecht IV of Bayern, they were confirmed by Duke Wilhelm on June 18, 1537.
The arrow is now placed on the shield of Bayern. All later images and seals, with one exception, show the same composition. Only in a roll of arms from the middle of the 16th century the arms are shown as a chief of Bayern and the arrow in the lower half of the arms.
Image gallery
The arms in a manuscript from 1599
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s