Bad Gandersheim

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

BAD GANDERSHEIM

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Northeim (until 1973 Gandersheim)
Additions: Ackenhausen, Altgandersheim, Clus-Brunshausen, Dankelsheim, Dannhausen, Gehrenrode, Gremsheim, Hachenhausen, Harriehausen, Heckenbeck, Helmscherode, Seboldshausen, Wolperode, Wrescherode

Wappen von Bad Gandersheim/Arms (crest) of Bad Gandersheim
Official blazon
German Im goldenen Schild ein silberner Topfhelm, dessen Helmzier, zwei gebogene schwarze Büffelhörner, mit einer Doppelreihe grüner Pfauenfedern besteckt ist; vom Helm hängen zwei rote Bänder herab, zwischen denen eine blaue Lilie schwebt.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which is known from 1335, but which may be a few decades older. The second seal, which is slightly younger, is identical, except for the lily. The lily is most likely the symbol of the local monastery. The helmet and crest are those of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, who ruled the city in the early 14th century.

The arms were not changed until the 18th century, when the seals showed a crown capital letter G. This remained until 1901, when the present, historical, arms were granted.

Image gallery

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:



Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site