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Friedberg was already a city in the 12th or early 13<sup>th</sup> century. In the oldest seal, which dates from 1220 the imperial eagle is shown, standing on a canting mountain (Berg). The eagle became double-headed in 1328, in line with the Imperial eagle. The escutcheon was added in the beginning of the 16<sup>th</sup> century. Its origin is not clear, but it may be derived from the Margraves of Friedberg. The mountain disappeared around the same time. The arms have not change since. | Friedberg was already a city in the 12th or early 13<sup>th</sup> century. In the oldest seal, which dates from 1220 the imperial eagle is shown, standing on a canting mountain (Berg). The eagle became double-headed in 1328, in line with the Imperial eagle. The escutcheon was added in the beginning of the 16<sup>th</sup> century. Its origin is not clear, but it may be derived from the Margraves of Friedberg. The mountain disappeared around the same time. The arms have not change since. | ||
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Country : Germany  State : Hessen  District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis  (until 1972 Friedberg-Hessen) Additions: |
| German | In Gold ein rot bewehrter schwarzer Doppeladler, belegt mit einem von Silber und Schwarz gespaltenen Brustschild. |
| English | blazon wanted |
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Friedberg was already a city in the 12th or early 13th century. In the oldest seal, which dates from 1220 the imperial eagle is shown, standing on a canting mountain (Berg). The eagle became double-headed in 1328, in line with the Imperial eagle. The escutcheon was added in the beginning of the 16th century. Its origin is not clear, but it may be derived from the Margraves of Friedberg. The mountain disappeared around the same time. The arms have not change since.
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The seal in 1310
The seal in 1483
The seal from the 16th century (?)
The arms in a manuscript from 1565
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms in a 17th century manuscript
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Municipal stationery, 1960s
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60.jpg)
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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