Wappen von Aachen

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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
German Civic Heraldry

AACHEN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Aachen
Additions : 1897 Burtscheid; 1907 Forst; 1971 Brand, Eilendorf, Haaren (partly), Kornelimünster, Laurensberg, Richterich,Walheim

Origin/meaning:
The city used in the Middle Ages seals which showed Charlemagne on a throne. The oldest seals date from the 12^th century, and the same picture was used until the 16^th century. In the 16^th century the Imperial eagle appeared as the city's arms. They have not changed through the years, except during the Napoleonic era. From 1811-1817 the arms showed a globe flanked by four eagles. In a head there were the three bees of a (French) Imperial city.

Seal of Aachen from around 1900

Image of Aachen from the Kaffee Hag Albums, 1920s

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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