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'''HOMBURG''' | '''HOMBURG''' | ||
State : [[Saarland]]<br/> | State : [[Saarland]]<br/> | ||
District (Kreis) : [[Saarpfalz Kreis]] (until 1974 [[Homburg (kreis)|Homburg]])<br/> | District (Kreis) : [[Saarpfalz Kreis]] (until 1974 [[Homburg (kreis)|Homburg]])<br/> | ||
Additions : 1974 [[Einöd]], [[Jägersburg]], [[Kirrberg (Saarland)|Kirrberg]], Wörschweiler | Additions: 1974 [[Einöd]], [[Jägersburg]], [[Kirrberg (Saarland)|Kirrberg]], Wörschweiler | ||
[[File:homburgsaar.jpg|center]] | [[File:homburgsaar.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The tree in the arms probably is an old tree-of-life (Lebensbaum) and is known as the symbol for Homburg since 1680. The oldest seal of Homburg dates from 1680 when the city was occupied by the French. The seal showed the tree and in a head three French fleur-de-lis. The next seal dates from around 1700 and shows a shield with the tree and two lions as supporters. | The tree in the arms probably is an old tree-of-life (Lebensbaum) and is known as the symbol for Homburg since 1680. The oldest seal of Homburg dates from 1680 when the city was occupied by the French. The seal showed the tree and in a head three French fleur-de-lis. The next seal dates from around 1700 and shows a shield with the tree and two lions as supporters. | ||
Homburg was returned to the Nassau-family and subsequently the fleur-de-lis were removed. In 1842, Homburg belonged to Bavaria at that time, the arms with the tree were first granted by King Lüdwig I. The arms were again granted in 1937 and finally on January 18, 1974. | Homburg was returned to the Nassau-family and subsequently the fleur-de-lis were removed. In 1842, Homburg belonged to Bavaria at that time, the arms with the tree were first granted by King Lüdwig I. The arms were again granted in 1937 and finally on January 18, 1974. | ||
===Image gallery=== | |||
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| | File:Homburg (Saarland)1892.jpg|alt=Wappen von Homburg/Arms (crest) of Homburg|The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | ||
File:homburg.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Homburg/Arms (crest) of Homburg|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |||
File:Homburg (Saarland)60.jpg|alt=Wappen von Homburg/Arms (crest) of Homburg|Municipal stationery, 1960s | |||
File:Homburgs1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Homburg/Arms (crest) of Homburg|The arms in the town (with [[Kirrberg (Saarland)|Kirrberg]]) | |||
File:Homburgsm.jpg|alt=Wappen von Homburg/Arms (crest) of Homburg|The arms on a manhole cover | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: [[Kaffee Hag albums]], 1920s | |||
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[[Category:German Municipalities H]] | [[Category:German Municipalities H]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 28 January 2024
HOMBURG
State : Saarland
District (Kreis) : Saarpfalz Kreis (until 1974 Homburg)
Additions: 1974 Einöd, Jägersburg, Kirrberg, Wörschweiler
| German | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The tree in the arms probably is an old tree-of-life (Lebensbaum) and is known as the symbol for Homburg since 1680. The oldest seal of Homburg dates from 1680 when the city was occupied by the French. The seal showed the tree and in a head three French fleur-de-lis. The next seal dates from around 1700 and shows a shield with the tree and two lions as supporters.
Homburg was returned to the Nassau-family and subsequently the fleur-de-lis were removed. In 1842, Homburg belonged to Bavaria at that time, the arms with the tree were first granted by King Lüdwig I. The arms were again granted in 1937 and finally on January 18, 1974.
Image gallery
The municipal stamp shown in 1892
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Municipal stationery, 1960s
The arms in the town (with Kirrberg)
The arms on a manhole cover
1892.jpg)
60.jpg)
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s
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