Ochsenfurt
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Country : Germany  State : Bayern  District (Kreis) : Würzburg  (until 1973 Ochsenfurt) Additions:
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| German | In Silber eine rote Burg mit breitem Mittelturm und zwei spitzbedachten seitlichen Zinnentürmen, alle mit blauen Dächern; aus dem Tor hervorbrechend ein golden bewehrter schwarzer Ochse. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The town became a city in the 13th century. The oldest seals date from the early 14th century and already show a city with an ox (canting) in the gate. All great-seals show a city with the ox, smaller seal only show the ox. The oldest known arms also show only an ox. The present arms were granted in the last century and go back to the old seal.
Image gallery
The arms in the late 15th century
The arms in the Armorial Ribeaupierre (16th century)
The arms in a 16th century manuscript
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms on a manhole cover
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s
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