Aufkirchen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

AUFKIRCHEN

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

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 13^th century. Even though Aufkirchen did not develop into a large or important city, the arms with the eagle remained in use during the centuries.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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