Ergersheim (Mittelfranken)
Revision as of 08:19, 7 September 2013 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs)
 |
Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
|
ERGERSHEIM
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim(until 1973 Uffenheim)
Additions : 1973 Ermetzhofen, Neuherberg, Seenheim
Official blazon
Geviert von Silber und Schwarz; in 1: ein durchgehendes schwarzes Tatzenkreuz, belegt mit einem silbernen Lilienkreuz mit goldenen Lilien, in 4: ein achtspitziges rotes Kreuz.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on June 26, 1984.
The quartering is derived from the arms of the Hohenzollern family, Margraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who historically ruled the area. The two crosses represent the two Orders who had large estates and possessions in the municipality; the Teutonic Order (upper cross) and the Knights of St. John (lower cross).
Literature : Information provided by the Ergersheim council.