Colmberg
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
COLMBERG
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach]]
Additions : 1972 Auerbach, Bieg, Oberfelden; 1978 Binzwangen, Poppenbach
Official blazon
In Gold drei aus der Mitte eines grünen Dreibergs wachsende schwarze Rohrkolben mit beblätterten grünen Stängeln, deren seitliche nach außen geneigt sind.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on December 13, 1965.
The arms were first mentioned in 1718, and show canting reeds (Kolben) on a mountain (Berg). The colours are also known since 1718. The arms became obsolete in the 19th century and were restored and officially granted in 1965.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.