Hahnbach

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HAHNBACH

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Amberg-Sulzbach (until 1972 Amberg)
Additions: 1971 Adlholz, Iber, Irlbach (partly), Süß; 1972 Großschönbrunn (partly), Mimbach (partly), Ursulapoppenricht

Wappen von Hahnbach/Arms (crest) of Hahnbach
Official blazon
German In Gold ein blauer Wellenbalken im Schildfuß, darauf stehend ein roter Hahn, überdeckt mit einem schmalen, in zwei Reihen von Silber und Blau gerauteten Balken.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 25, 1964, but are much older.

The arms first appear on the seal of the town in the early 16th century and were confirmed by Prince Friedrich III in 1567. The rooster (Hahn) and wavy bar (Bach = stream) are canting elements. The rooster is derived from the arms of the Lords of Hanbeck, who ruled the area until the late 14th century. Their successors were the Dukes of Bayern, of the Wittelsbach family. The bar in the arms shows the diamonds of this family.

The bar with the diamonds was removed in the 17th century but restored when the arms were officially granted in 1964.

Wappen von Hahnbach/Coat of arms (crest) of Hahnbach

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Hahnbach/Coat of arms (crest) of Hahnbach

The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum





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