Donauwörth

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Wappen von Donauwörth/Arms (crest) of Donauwörth
DONAUWÖRTH

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Donau-Ries (until 1972 Donauwörth)
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German In Gold ein rot bewehrter Doppeladler, zwischen den nimbierten Köpfen eine goldene Kaiserkrone; im blauen Brustschild der goldene Großbuchstabe W.
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Origin/meaning

Donauwörth was an imperial city in the early 13th century. The oldest seal, dating from around 1240, thus shows the imperial eagle flanked by a cross and a star. Until 1529 the seals showed the eagle flanked by two star-shaped flowers.

The present arms were granted by Emperor Charles V on October 21, 1530. The eagle is again the imperial eagle, the letter W the initial of Wörth. The arms have not changed since, except from 1818-1836, when the city was ordered to replace the eagle with the lion of Bayern.

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




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