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'''LÜNEBURG'''  
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'''Country''' : Germany [[File:germany.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''State''' : [[Niedersachsen]][[File:Niedersachsen.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''District (Kreis)''' : [[Lüneburg (kreis)|Lüneburg]][[File:Luneburg.kreis.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''Additions''':<br>
* 1943 Hagen
* 1943 Lüne
* 1974 Häcklingen
* 1974 Ochtmissen
* 1974 Oedeme
* 1974 Rettmer


State : [[Niedersachsen]]<br/>
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District (Kreis) : [[Lüneburg (kreis)|Lüneburg]]<br/>
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Additions : 1943 Hagen, Lüne; 1974 H&auml;cklingen, Ochtmissen, Oedeme, Rettmer


[[File:luneburg.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]]
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====Origin/meaning====
===Origin/meaning===
Lüneburg received city rights in the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and was one of the main cities in the Duchy of Braunschweig. One of the branches of the Welfen dynasty also named themselves after the city, Braunschweig-Lüneburg.
Lüneburg received city rights in the early 13<sup>th</sup> century and was one of the main cities in the Duchy of Braunschweig. One of the branches of the Welfen dynasty also named themselves after the city, Braunschweig-Lüneburg.


The oldest known seal dates from 1247 and shows already a castle with in the gate the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig, however, without the hearts. The use of this composition as arms is known since the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. All seals and arms have since shown the same composition, even though the shape of the castle has changed considerably during the centuries. Also, some images show the lion facing left, instead of right. Often also a helmet with peacock feathers and a crescent was used as a crest; as well as two lions as supporters.
The oldest known seal dates from 1247 and shows already a castle with in the gate the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig, however, without the hearts. The use of this composition as arms is known since the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. All seals and arms have since shown the same composition, even though the shape of the castle has changed considerably during the centuries. Also, some images show the lion facing left, instead of right. Often also a helmet with peacock feathers and a crescent was used as a crest; as well as two lions as supporters.


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===Image gallery===
|align="center"|[[File:lunebur2.jpg|center]] <br/>The seal from 1247
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File:lunebur2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The seal from 1247
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File:Lüneburgjr.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms in the Armorial Jörg Rügen (1495)
|align="center"|[[File:luneburg1.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms as shown in 1891
File:Lüneburg1500.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms around 1500
|align="center"|[[File:luneburgz1.jpg|center|Seal of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Seal from around 1900
File:Lüneburg1514.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms in a manuscript from 1514
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File:Lüneburgc1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms on a 1546 coin
|align="center"|[[File:luneburg.hagd.jpg|center]]  <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925  
File:Lüneburgc2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms on a 1702 coin
|align="center"|[[File:luneburg2.jpg|center]] <br/>The present logo-style arms as used by the city of Lüneburg
File:luneburg1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms as shown in 1891
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File:luneburgz1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|Seal from around 1900
File:luneburg.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925
File:luneburg2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The present logo-style arms as used by the city of Lüneburg
File:luneburg3.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms on an old merchant's house ([http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%C3%BCneburg_Altes_Kaufhaus_Wappen.jpg|source])
File:luneburg4.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms on the city hall (image send to me by mail)
File:Lüneburgm.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|The arms on a manhole cover (in [[Kulmbach]])
File:luneburgp1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg|Postal cancellation
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The use of arms in the city:
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891
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|align="center"|[[File:luneburg3.jpg|center|400 px]] <br/>The arms on an old merchant's house ([http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:L%C3%BCneburg_Altes_Kaufhaus_Wappen.jpg|source])
|align="center"|[[File:luneburg4.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms on the city hall (image send to me by mail)
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[[Literature]] : Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891


[[Category:German Municipalities L|Luneburg]]
[[Category:German Municipalities L|Luneburg]]
[[Category:Niedersachsen|Luneburg]]
[[Category:Niedersachsen|Luneburg]]
[[Category:Lüneburg|Luneburg]]
[[Category:Lüneburg|Luneburg]]

Latest revision as of 08:39, 18 February 2024

Wappen von Lüneburg/Arms (crest) of Lüneburg
LÜNEBURG

Country : Germany
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State : Niedersachsen
Niedersachsen.jpg




District (Kreis) : Lüneburg
Luneburg.kreis.jpg




Additions:

  • 1943 Hagen
  • 1943 Lüne
  • 1974 Häcklingen
  • 1974 Ochtmissen
  • 1974 Oedeme
  • 1974 Rettmer
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English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Lüneburg received city rights in the early 13th century and was one of the main cities in the Duchy of Braunschweig. One of the branches of the Welfen dynasty also named themselves after the city, Braunschweig-Lüneburg.

The oldest known seal dates from 1247 and shows already a castle with in the gate the arms of the Dukes of Braunschweig, however, without the hearts. The use of this composition as arms is known since the early 17th century. All seals and arms have since shown the same composition, even though the shape of the castle has changed considerably during the centuries. Also, some images show the lion facing left, instead of right. Often also a helmet with peacock feathers and a crescent was used as a crest; as well as two lions as supporters.

Image gallery

Literature: Stadler,1964-1971, 8 volumes; Ahrens, 1891




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