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The linden tree is a symbol for the court held under a linden tree in Altdorf in the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Ronsberg, who ruled a large part of the municipality for a long time. | The linden tree is a symbol for the court held under a linden tree in Altdorf in the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Ronsberg, who ruled a large part of the municipality for a long time. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Gisbert Hoffmann, Germany | [[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Gisbert Hoffmann, Germany | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BIESSENHOFEN (until 1976 Altdorf)
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ostallgäu
Additions : 1971 Ebenhofen
Official blazon
Gespalten von Silber und Blau; vorn eine bewurzelte grüne Linde, hinten ein goldener gekrönter und golden bewehrter silberner Löwe.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on July 5, 1956.
The linden tree is a symbol for the court held under a linden tree in Altdorf in the 14th century. The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Ronsberg, who ruled a large part of the municipality for a long time.
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