Mainburg (kreis)

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MAINBURG (MAI)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Kelheim

Wappen von Mainburg (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Mainburg (kreis)

Official blazon
German
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 7, 1958.

The lower part shows a hops plant, as hops cultivation has been of great importance in the district. The horse symbolises the local legends around the Hallertauer Schimmel horse.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.