Ebensfeld
EBENSFELD
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Lichtenfels (until 1973 Staffelstein)
Additions : 1972 Birkach, Messenfeld, Oberbrunn, Unterbrunn, Unterneuses; 1978 Dittersbrunn, Döringstadt, Eggenbach (1971 Draisdorf), Kleukheim (1971 Kümmel; 1972 Oberküps; 1975 Freiberg), Unterzettlitz (partly)
| German |
In Silber auf rotem Feld mit goldenen Furchen stehend ein blau gekleideter Bauer mit schwarzem Spitzhut, der aus einem silbernen Sätuch goldene Körner streut; rechts oben übereinander drei her fliegende schwarze Vögel. |
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Origin/meaning
The arms are based on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the late 18th century. The sowing farmer is a symbol for the free farmers and the field (Feld) is a canting element.
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum |
Use of the arms in the municipality:
 The arms on the city hall (source) |
 Municipal sign (source) |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s