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'''HAMBURG'''
'''HAMBURG'''


State : Hamburg<br/>
State : Hamburg<br/>
Additions : 1937 Altenwerder, [[Altona]], [[Bergedorf]], Bergstedt, Billstedt, Bramfeld, Cranz, Curslack, Duvenstedt, Finkenwerder (partly), Fischbek, Francop, Gut Moor, [[Harburg-Wilhelmsburg]] (1927 [[Harburg (Hamburg)|Harburg]], Wilhelmsburg), Hummelsbüttel, Langenhorn, Lemsahl-Mellingstedt, Lohbrügge, Lokstedt, Marmstorf, Neuenfelde, Neugraben, Neuland, Poppenbüttel, Preu&szlig;isch Kirchwerder, Rahlstedt, R&ouml;nneburg, Sasel, Sinstorf, Steilshoop, [[Wandsbeck|Wandsbek]], Wellingsbüttel
Additions : 1937 Altenwerder, [[Altona]] (1889 [[Ottensen (Hamburg)|Ottensen]]), [[Bergedorf]], Bergstedt, Billstedt, Bramfeld, Cranz, Curslack, Duvenstedt, Finkenwerder (partly), Fischbek, Francop, Gut Moor, [[Harburg-Wilhelmsburg]] (1927 [[Harburg (Hamburg)|Harburg]], Wilhelmsburg), Hummelsbüttel, Langenhorn, Lemsahl-Mellingstedt, Lohbrügge, Lokstedt, Marmstorf, Neuenfelde, Neugraben, Neuland, Poppenbüttel, Preu&szlig;isch Kirchwerder, Rahlstedt, Rönneburg, Sasel, Sinstorf, Steilshoop, [[Wandsbeck|Wandsbek]], Wellingsbüttel


[[File:hamburg1.jpg|center]]
[[File:hamburg1.jpg|center|Wappen von Hamburg]]
    
    
====Origin/meaning====
===Origin/meaning===
Hamburg developed around a small fortress, used by the people as a refuge in the early Middle Ages (6<sup>th</sup>-9<sup>th</sup> century). In 831 an Archishop of Hamburg was mentioned, in 835 already an Archbishop. It is not quite sure when the village became a city, probably in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. <br>
Hamburg developed around a small fortress, used by the people as a refuge in the early Middle Ages (6<sup>th</sup>-9<sup>th</sup> century). In 831 an Archishop of Hamburg was mentioned, in 835 already an Archbishop. It is not quite sure when the village became a city, probably in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. <br>
In 1188 the new-city or Neustadt was founded by Count Adolf of Schauenburg-Holstein. In 1215 the two cities were united under the counts of Holstein, and since 1461 the Kings of Denmark. Although the Kings of Denmark were the official overlords, the city was practically independent.  
In 1188 the new-city or Neustadt was founded by Count Adolf of Schauenburg-Holstein. In 1215 the two cities were united under the counts of Holstein, and since 1461 the Kings of Denmark. Although the Kings of Denmark were the official overlords, the city was practically independent.  
The oldest known seal dates from 1241, on which is shown a castle made of three towers. The cross on the middle tower as well as the two stars are already present. The middle tower could thus indicate the largest church, the Holy Mary Church. The stars are aslo a common symbol for the St. Mary. All other seals of the city show the castle, the shape, however, differs between the seals. On some smaller 13<sup>th</sup> -14<sup>th</sup> century seats the castle is standing on a river and the stars are replaced by a half-moon (crescent). The castle also appears on coins minted in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. 
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz9.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1241
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz4.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1254
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|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz8.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1309
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz6.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1318
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|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz5.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1554
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz7.jpg|center|350 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1743
|}
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz1.jpg|center|250 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz2.jpg|center|250 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>Seals of Hamburg around 1900
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz3.jpg|center|250 px|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>
|}


In 1510 the city became an Imperial city, in 1618 a free city (which Denmark did not recognize until 1768). In 1815 Hamburg joined the German Empire, and since 1919 it is one of the states of Germany.  
In 1510 the city became an Imperial city, in 1618 a free city (which Denmark did not recognize until 1768). In 1815 Hamburg joined the German Empire, and since 1919 it is one of the states of Germany.  


The only municipality is Hamburg, after the merger of 33 municipalities in 1937.  
In Napoleonic times the colours were inverted (a red castle on a silver shield), as the addition of a red chief with the golden bees (the symbol of a city of the first order) did not fit with a red shield.
 
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgnap.jpg|center]]  <br/>Arms of Hamburg during Napoleonic times
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The whole arms as they are now were first used officially in 1695 and were officially granted in 1835.  
The whole arms as they are now were first used officially in 1695 and were officially granted in 1835. The only municipality is Hamburg, after the merger of 33 municipalities in 1937.  


The helmet with the the feathers already appeared in the 16<sup>th</sup> century and are derived from the counts of Holstein. The lions appeared in the 17<sup>th</sup> century.   
The helmet with the the feathers already appeared in the 16<sup>th</sup> century and are derived from the counts of Holstein. The lions appeared in the 17<sup>th</sup> century.   
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{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg2.jpg|center]] <br/>The present arms of Hamburg for daily use (middle and small arms)
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg2.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The present arms of Hamburg for daily use (middle and small arms)
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|align="center"|[[File:hamburg1855.jpg|center|750 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The great arms (Gaedechens, 1855)
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|align="center"|[[File:hamburg3.jpg|center]] <br/>The great arms from around 1900
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg3.jpg|center|750 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The great arms from around 1900 by Ströhl
|}
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====The arms on collector's items====
<gallery perrow=0>
File:hamburg.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 
File:hamburg.unk2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms from around +/- 1925
File:hamburg.wfc.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a British cigarette card, +/- 1906
File:hamburg.sieg.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms from around +/- 1920
File:hamburg.kohl.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a postcard, +/- 1900
File:hamburg.rees.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms from around +/- 1920
File:hamburg.him.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a matchbox label, 1960s
File:138b.wsa.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms in the [[Wappen-Sammlung Series 2 Cities and regions|Wappen-Sammlung]] (+/- 1910)
File:3071.aba.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms in the [[Abadie]] albums
File:hamburg.abd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms in a 1930s [[Abdulla-Wappen der Bekanntesten und Bedeutendsten Ausländischen Hauptstädte|album]] 
File:hamburg.cva.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms in a [[Continentale Verlags Anstalt|German album]] +/- 1910
File:hamburg.aur.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms in a 1936 [[Staats-Wappen und Flaggen (Unter dem Olympia-Banner)|album]] 
</gallery>
====The arms in the city====
(more images wanted, if you have an image of the arms in the city, please [[contact]] me):
<gallery perrow=0>
File:hamburgbrucke.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on the Elbe-bridge
File:hamburg02.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms 'Auf dem Sande'<br>(image Florian Quandt)
File:hamburg04.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on the city hall<br>(image Florian Quandt)
File:hamburg05.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a post office<br>(image Florian Quandt)
File:hamburg03.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a courthouse
File:hamburg-cover.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hamburg|The arms on a manhole cover
</gallery>
====The arms on coins of the city====
(images from auction sites)


{|align="center"
{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.hagd.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925
|align="center"|[[File:hh-c4.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The arms on a coin, 1638
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.unk2.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms from around +/- 1925
|align="center"|[[File:hh-c2.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The arms on a coin, 1727
|-
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.wfc.jpg|center|300 px]]  <br/>The arms on a British cigarette card, +/- 1906
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.sieg.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms from around +/- 1920
|-
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.kohl.jpg|center|300 px]]  <br/>The arms on a postcard, +/- 1900
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.rees.jpg|center|300 px]]  <br/>The arms from around +/- 1920
|-
|-
|align="center"|[[File:hh-c1.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms on a coin, +/- 1910
|align="center"|[[File:hh-c3.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The arms on a coin, 1794
|align="center"|[[File:hamburg.him.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms on a matchbox label, 1960s
|align="center"|[[File:hh-c1.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]]  <br/>The arms on a coin, 1910
|}
|}


In Napoleonic times the colours were inverted (a red castle on a silver shield), as the addition of a red head with the golden bees (the symbol of a city of the first order) did not fit with a red shield.


{|align="center"
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgnap.jpg|center]]  <br/>Arms of Hamburg during Napoleonic times
|}


The oldest known seal dates from 1241, on which is shown a castle made of three towers. The cross on the middle tower as well as the two stars are already present. The middle tower could thus indicate the largest church, the Holy Mary Church. The stars are aslo a common symbol for the St. Mary. All other seals of the city show the castle, the shape, however, differs between the seals. On some smaller 13<sup>th</sup> -14<sup>th</sup> century seats the castle is standing on a river and the stars are replaced by a half-moon (crescent). The castle also appears on coins minted in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. 


{|align="center"
{{media}}
|align="center"|[[File:hambuz1.jpg|center]] <br/>The seal of Hamburg in 1245.
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz2.jpg|center]]  <br/>Seal of Hamburg around 1900
|align="center"|[[File:hamburgz3.jpg|center]]  <br/>Seal of Hamburg around 1900 
|}


[[Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
[[Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Gaedechens, 1855


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State : Hamburg
Additions : 1937 Altenwerder, Altona (1889 Ottensen), Bergedorf, Bergstedt, Billstedt, Bramfeld, Cranz, Curslack, Duvenstedt, Finkenwerder (partly), Fischbek, Francop, Gut Moor, Harburg-Wilhelmsburg (1927 Harburg, Wilhelmsburg), Hummelsbüttel, Langenhorn, Lemsahl-Mellingstedt, Lohbrügge, Lokstedt, Marmstorf, Neuenfelde, Neugraben, Neuland, Poppenbüttel, Preußisch Kirchwerder, Rahlstedt, Rönneburg, Sasel, Sinstorf, Steilshoop, Wandsbek, Wellingsbüttel

Wappen von Hamburg

Origin/meaning

Hamburg developed around a small fortress, used by the people as a refuge in the early Middle Ages (6th-9th century). In 831 an Archishop of Hamburg was mentioned, in 835 already an Archbishop. It is not quite sure when the village became a city, probably in the early 12th century.
In 1188 the new-city or Neustadt was founded by Count Adolf of Schauenburg-Holstein. In 1215 the two cities were united under the counts of Holstein, and since 1461 the Kings of Denmark. Although the Kings of Denmark were the official overlords, the city was practically independent.

The oldest known seal dates from 1241, on which is shown a castle made of three towers. The cross on the middle tower as well as the two stars are already present. The middle tower could thus indicate the largest church, the Holy Mary Church. The stars are aslo a common symbol for the St. Mary. All other seals of the city show the castle, the shape, however, differs between the seals. On some smaller 13th -14th century seats the castle is standing on a river and the stars are replaced by a half-moon (crescent). The castle also appears on coins minted in the 13th century.

Siegel von Hamburg

The seal of Hamburg in 1241
Siegel von Hamburg

The seal of Hamburg in 1254
Siegel von Hamburg

The seal of Hamburg in 1309
Siegel von Hamburg

The seal of Hamburg in 1318
Siegel von Hamburg

The seal of Hamburg in 1554
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The seal of Hamburg in 1743
Siegel von Hamburg

Siegel von Hamburg

Seals of Hamburg around 1900
Siegel von Hamburg

In 1510 the city became an Imperial city, in 1618 a free city (which Denmark did not recognize until 1768). In 1815 Hamburg joined the German Empire, and since 1919 it is one of the states of Germany.

In Napoleonic times the colours were inverted (a red castle on a silver shield), as the addition of a red chief with the golden bees (the symbol of a city of the first order) did not fit with a red shield.

Hamburgnap.jpg

Arms of Hamburg during Napoleonic times

The whole arms as they are now were first used officially in 1695 and were officially granted in 1835. The only municipality is Hamburg, after the merger of 33 municipalities in 1937.

The helmet with the the feathers already appeared in the 16th century and are derived from the counts of Holstein. The lions appeared in the 17th century.

As far as known the colours have always been a silver castle on a red shield.

Wappen von Hamburg

The present arms of Hamburg for daily use (middle and small arms)
Wappen von Hamburg

The great arms (Gaedechens, 1855)
Wappen von Hamburg

The great arms from around 1900 by Ströhl


The arms on collector's items

The arms in the city

(more images wanted, if you have an image of the arms in the city, please contact me):

The arms on coins of the city

(images from auction sites)

Wappen von Hamburg

The arms on a coin, 1638
Wappen von Hamburg

The arms on a coin, 1727
Wappen von Hamburg

The arms on a coin, 1794
Wappen von Hamburg

The arms on a coin, 1910




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