Benneckenstein (Harz)

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

BENNECKENSTEIN (HARZ)

State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Harz (until 2007 Wernigerode)
Incorporated into: 2010 Oberharz am Brocken

Wappen von Benneckenstein (Harz)/Arms (crest) of Benneckenstein (Harz)
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Benenckenstein received city rights in 1741, when it became Prussian. The arms show the patron saint of the city, St. Laurentius (Lawrence) with the grill, his symbol. It has been used as arms of the city since the middle of the 18th century.

Siegel von Benneckenstein (Harz)

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Siegel von Benneckenstein (Harz)

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Seal of Benneckenstein (Harz)

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Benneckenstein (Harz)/Coat of arms (crest) of Benneckenstein (Harz)

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Benneckenstein (Harz)/Coat of arms (crest) of Benneckenstein (Harz)

Postal cancellation 1984





This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:



Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Literature: Bensing, et al; Lexicon Städte und Wappen der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik, Leipzig, 1985.