Wurmannsquick

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

WURMANNSQUICK

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Rottal-Inn (until 1973 Eggenfelden)
Additions : 1971 Hickerstall, Martinskirchen

Official blason:
In Silber ein widersehender, feuerspeiender grüner Lindwurm.

Origin/meaning

The dragon is a canting element (Lindwurm in German) and appears first on a seal dating from 1477. It has been stated that the arms were officially granted in the 15^th century by the Dukes of Bayern-Landshut, but this can not be proven.

Even though the composition as such has not changed, many different variations of the arms are known. In the 16^th century the worm was once shown as a panther. The colours have changed during the centuries, but have not been changed since 1811.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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