Mörsch

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

MÖRSCH

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Urban district (Stadtkreis) : Frankenthal
Incorporated into : 1919 Frankenthal

Wappen von Mörsch/Arms (crest) of Mörsch
Official blazon
German Von Silber und Schwarz gespalten, rechts der heilige Stephanus in Vollgestalt mit goldenem Nimbus, roter Albe (Untergewand) und blauer Kasel (Diakoniegewand), in der Rechten drei schwarze Steine, in der Linken ein grüner Palmwedel, links durch einen silbernen Wellenbalken geteilt, darüber ein schrägliegender, mit dem Bart nach oben gekehrter silberner Schlüssel, beidseits von je drei goldenen Kreuzchen, darunter ein rotbewehrter und -bezungter goldener Löwe.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 8, 1987 as borough arms by the city of Frankenthal.

The arms are a more heraldically correct version of the older arms used by the council until 1919, see image below. These arms were never officially granted.

Morsch2.jpg

The whole composition is taken from the historical seal of the local court.
The arms show the local patron saint, St. Stephanus, with his attributes, the stones and palm leaf. The two shields show the key and stars of the State and diocese of Worms, and the lion of the Pfalz. Historically the village was a possession of Worms and later of the Counts of the Pfalz (Palatine).





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

Literature: Debus, 1988.