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The falcon is taken from the arms of the | The falcon is taken from the arms of the Counts of Salburg, who founded the village. The red and silver also refer to the rule of Austria (1506-1765) and the Diocese of Passau (1765-1803). | ||
The glass refers to the former glass manufacturing in the village. The three bricks refer to the Dreisesselberg mountain, a local landmark. | The glass refers to the former glass manufacturing in the village. The three bricks refer to the Dreisesselberg mountain, a local landmark. | ||
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ALTREICHENAU (until 1951 Schimmelbach)
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Freyung-Grafenau (until 1973 Wolfstein)
Incorporated into: 1978 Neureichenau
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Geteilt in Silber und Rot; vorne auf einem aus drei grünen Quadern gebildeter Steinsockel ein roter Falke, hinten ein weiß/silbernes Kelchglas. |
| English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The falcon is taken from the arms of the Counts of Salburg, who founded the village. The red and silver also refer to the rule of Austria (1506-1765) and the Diocese of Passau (1765-1803).
The glass refers to the former glass manufacturing in the village. The three bricks refer to the Dreisesselberg mountain, a local landmark.
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