Geiselhöring

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GEISELHÖRING

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Straubing-Bogen (until 1973 Mallersdorf)
Additions : 1972 Greißing, Hadersbach; 1978 Haindling, Hirschling, Oberharthausen, Pönning, Sallach, Wallkofen (1964 Pullach)

Official blazon
German	Unter Schildhaupt mit den bayerischen Rauten in Rot eine aufgestellte silberne Egge.
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The oldest seals of Geiselhöring are known since 1514. The seal already showed a harrow, a symbol for the importance of agriculture in the area. The first colour image dates from 1565. The chief is known since 1611 and shows the diamonds of Bayern. In the 17^th century two angels were also used as supporters.

The arms by Apian (1559)
The arms in a manuscript from 1599
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s

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Geiselhöring

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