Münsterhausen

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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MÜNSTERHAUSEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Günzburg (until 1973 Krumbach)
Additions : 1978 Hagenried, Oberhagenried

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Official blazon

Gespalten; vorne gespalten von Rot und Silber, hinten in Blau ein fünfstrahliger goldener Stern über einem liegenden goldenen Halbmond.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 7, 1955.

The town historically belonged to the State of Augsburg, and the right half shows the red and silver shield of the arms of Augsburg. The left half shows the star and crescent taken from the arms of the Lords of Heidenheim, who ruled the town from 1660-1789.

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The arms as seen in the German heraldry museum

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.