Ummerstadt

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UMMERSTADT

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Hildburghausen

Wappen von Ummerstadt/Arms (crest) of Ummerstadt
Official blazon
German Geviert von Gold und Blau: 1: ein einwärtsgekehrter, rotbewehrter schwarzer Löwe; 2: ein siebenmal von Silber und Rot geteilter Löwe; 3: ein einwärtsgekehrter siebenmal von Silber und Rot geteilter Löwe; 4: ein rotbewehrter schwarzer Löwe.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the city, dating from around 1400.

The arms show the lions of Meissen (black) and Thüringen (striped). The town received city rights in the 13th century from Balthasar von Meissen and later belonged to Thüringen.

Seal of Ummerstadt

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Ummerstadt/Coat of arms (crest) of Ummerstadt

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





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