Brühl (Rheinland)

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BRÜHL

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Erft Kreis (until 1975 Köln)

Wappen von Brühl (Rheinland)/Arms (crest) of Brühl (Rheinland)
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Origin/meaning

Brühl received city rights in 1285 by the Bishop of Köln. The oldest seal dates from the early 14th century and show the arms of the State of Köln, with St. Peter, holding two keys and a bible as supporter. The heads were added in 1605 and stand for the 7 members of the local council.

Seal of Brühl (Rheinland)

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

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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