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The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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File:Waldmunchen1880.jpg|alt=Wappen von Waldmünchen/Arms (crest) of Waldmünchen|The arms by Apian (1559) | File:Waldmunchen1880.jpg|alt=Wappen von Waldmünchen/Arms (crest) of Waldmünchen|The arms by Apian (1559) | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 29 January 2024
WALDMÜNCHEN
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Cham (until 1973 Waldmünchen)
Additions : 1972 Albernhof, Ast, Hocha, Höll, Prosdorf, Schäferei, Spielberg, Ulrichsgrün; 1978 Geigant (1972 Katzbach, Rannersdorf), Sinzendorf, Untergrafenried
| German | In Silber eine bewurzelte grüne Buche. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the city dates from around 1300 and already shows a tree. The tree, since 1555 described as a beech tree, is a canting symbol (Wald=forest). All later seals and images show the tree, sometimes on a hill or mountain, or as above. The above image has been in use since the late 19th century.
Image gallery
The arms by Apian (1559)
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in an album from 1968
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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