Neunkirchen am Brand

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NEUNKIRCHEN AM BRAND

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Forchheim
Additions: 1972 Ermreuth, Großenbuch, Rödlas; 1977 Rosenbach

Wappen von Neunkirchen am Brand/Arms (crest) of Neunkirchen am Brand
Official blazon
German In Gold eine über Eck gestellte silberne Kirche mit sieben rot bedachten Langhausgiebeln, Apsidenturm und Dachreiter; auf der Fassade stehend der silbern gekleidete Erzengel Michael mit Kreuzstab; neben dem Portal ein goldenes Schildchen, darin ein mit einer silbernen Schrägleiste überdeckter, rot bewehrter schwarzer Löwe.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 6, 1444 from Anton von Rotenhan, Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. The arms show a church with nine towers, hence a canting element (the name could mean nine churches). On the front tower the patron saint, St. Michael is shown. In front of the church stands a small shield with the arms of the State of Bamberg. The latter was removed in 1819 when the city became part of Bayern, but it was later restored.

Siegel von Neunkirchen am Brand

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Neunkirchen am Brand/Coat of arms (crest) of Neunkirchen am Brand

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

The arms in the town





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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s