Tännesberg
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TÄNNESBERG
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neustadt an der Waldnaab (until 1973 Vohenstrauss)
Additions : 1972 Großenschwand, Kleinschwand; 1976 Döllnitz (partly); 1978 Zeinried (partly)
| German | In Silber auf einem aus kleinen grünen Hügeln gebildeten Boden zwei Bäume, dazwischen zwei rote Blumen auf beblättertem grünen Stängeln; darüber schwebend der Rautenschild. |
| English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The oldest seal of the town, dating from the early 15th century, shows a canting composition of two pine trees (Tannen) on a mountain (Berg), with in between the quartered arms of Pfalz-Bayern. The above arms are shown for the first time on a seal dating from the late 16th century, where the trees are replaced by undescribed leaf trees, and the shield is simplified to the arms of Bayern only. Also the two small flowers, of unknown origin, were added.
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Use of the arms in the city :
 Manhole cover ([1]) |
 Image in the city hall ([2]) |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.