Burgebrach

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BURGEBRACH

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Bamberg
Additions: 1972 Grasmannsdorf, Mönchsambach, Oberköst, Stappenbach, Treppendorf, Unterneuses, Vollmannsdorf; 1976 Mönchherrnsdorf; 1978 Ampferbach, Oberharnsbach

Wappen von Burgebrach/Arms (crest) of Burgebrach
Official blazon
German In Rot über grünem Schildfuß auf gewelltem, blauem Balken stehend eine silberne Burg mit Treppengiebel über dem offenen Tor, beiderseits je ein silberner Zinnenturm mit blauem Spitzdach.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Burgebrach received town rights in 1472 and the arms were granted on January 16, 1480.

The arms show a canting castle standing beside a river. The arms have not changed since.

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

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





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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s