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Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503. | Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of [[Nürnberg]], as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503. | ||
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File:Hiltpoltstein1642.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hiltpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hiltpoltstein|The arms in a book from 1642 | File:Hiltpoltstein1642.jpg|alt=Wappen von Hiltpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hiltpoltstein|The arms in a book from 1642 | ||
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Country : Germany  State : Bayern  District (Kreis) : Forchheim  Additions:
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| German | Schräg geteilt von Gold und Rot; aufgelegt ein gespaltener Schild, darin vorne in Gold ein halber, rot gezungter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17th century. The main shield is derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Hiltpoltstein. The escutcheon shows the arms of Nürnberg, as the city owned the town and surrounding area since 1503.
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The arms in a book from 1642
The arms in a 17th century manuscript
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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