Bitburg

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BITBURG

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm (until 1969 Bitburg)
Additions: 1969 Erdorf, Irsch, Masholder, Matzen, Mötsch, Stahl

Wappen von Bitburg/Arms (crest) of Bitburg
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Origin/meaning

Bitburg was already in the 12th century an important town, but received its city rights not before 1262. Seals are known since 1248. The seals show a castle or city, which gradually evolved into the present arms. First the crosses and stars were added and the castle slowly became smaller. The castle represents both the city rank as well as the -burg (castle) part of the name. The present arms were granted in 1909. It also forms part of the arms of the county Bitburg.

Blason de Bitburg

The arms for Bittebourg in Hozier (1696)
Siegel von Bitburg

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Seal of Bitburg

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

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Bitburg/Coat of arms (crest) of Bitburg

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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