Mering

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MERING

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Aichach-Friedberg (until 1972 Friedberg-Bayern)
Additions: 1972 Baierberg

Official blazon
German	In Gold eine silberne Zinnenmauer, belegt mit einer aufsteigenden schwarzen Spitze, in der ein silbernes, golden begrifftes Hunnenschwert erscheint.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 29, 1838 by King Ludwig of Bayern.

The wall is a symbol for the former castle and fortress in Mering. The sword in the lower part is derived from the finding of a Hun's grave in 1808, which contained many swords.

Wappen von Mering/Coat of arms (crest) of Mering

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum

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