Aufkirchen

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AUFKIRCHEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach (until 1973 Dinkelsbühl)
Incorporated into: 1972 Gerolfingen

Wappen von Aufkirchen/Arms (crest) of Aufkirchen
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Origin/meaning

Aufkirchen received city rights around 1290 and the oldest known seal dates from 1342. The seal already shows the Royal Eagle and was a symbol for the castle in the town built and owned by the Staufen dynasty, Kings and Emperors in the 13th century. Even though Aufkirchen did not develop into a large or important city, the arms with the eagle remained in use during the centuries.

Wappen von Aufkirchen/Coat of arms (crest) of Aufkirchen

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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