Nonnenhorn

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NONNENHORN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Lindau

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Official blazon

Gespalten von Gold und Blau; vorne eine schwarz gekleidete Nonne mit goldenem Rosenkranz, hinten ein silbernes Füllhorn mit goldener Weintraube, goldener Birne und goldenem Apfel mit grünen Blättern.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 29, 1988.

The arms are canting, showing a nun (Nonne) and a cornucopia (horn). The latter also symbolises the fertile soil in the municipality.

Literature : Image ind information obtained from Gisbert Hoffmann