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In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker. | ||
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The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15<sup>th</sup> century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15<sup>th</sup> century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | ||
Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend. | Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend. | ||
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MERKENDORF
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Weissenburg-Gunzenhausen (until 1973 Gunzenhausen)
Additions : 1971 Heglau; 1972 Gerbersdorf; 1978 Großbreitenbronn, Hirschlach
Official blazon
In Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Andreaskreuz, überdeckt mit einem gesenkten schwarzen Anker.
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the town dates from the late 15th century and shows a cross with the letter M. The cross is derived from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, who ruled the town at the time. The M was the town's initial. This composition was used on seals and as arms until the late 18th century.
Since the 19th century the town uses an anchor, which is, erroneously, based on a local legend.
Hupp showed in the 1920s the same elements, but in a different composition and colours, see below.
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s