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The arms are partly canting, showing a grapevine (Wein=wine) rising from a stone (Stein). The composition already appears on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. All later seals show the same composition, but the shape and size of the elements differs widely. The present composition dates from the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | The arms are partly canting, showing a grapevine (Wein=wine) rising from a stone (Stein). The composition already appears on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. All later seals show the same composition, but the shape and size of the elements differs widely. The present composition dates from the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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GÖSSWEINSTEIN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Forchheim (until 1974 Pegnitz)
Additions : 1972 Behringersmühle, Kleingesee, Stadelhofen, Unterailsfeld; 1974 Leutzdorf; 1978 Morschreuth
Official blazon
In Gold auf grünem Dreiberg an roter Stange ein grüner Weinstock mit zwei blauen Trauben und zwei grünen Blättern.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on December 3, 1973.
The arms are partly canting, showing a grapevine (Wein=wine) rising from a stone (Stein). The composition already appears on the oldest known seal of the town, dating from the early 17th century. All later seals show the same composition, but the shape and size of the elements differs widely. The present composition dates from the late 19th century.
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.