Bogen
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BOGEN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Straubing-Bogen (until 1973 Bogen)
Additions : 1972 Bogenberg, Degernbach; 1978 Oberalteich (1974 Agendorf)
Official blazon
In Blau ein goldener Bogen mit silberner Sehne über einem sechsstrahligen goldenen Stern.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted by the Dukes of Bayern on January 29, 1461.
The bow in the upper half of the arms is a canting element (Bogen=bow). The star is most likely an older village symbol. The colours are those of the Counts of Bogen and their successors, the Dukes of Bayern.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.