Hiltpoltstein

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HILTPOLTSTEIN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Forchheim
Additions : 1978 Kappel, Lilling (partly)

Official blazon

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.

Origin/meaning

Hiltpoltstein received town rights in 1417, but the oldest seal is known from the early 17^th 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.