Fredeburg
 |
Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
|
FREDEBURG
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Hochsauerlandkreis (until 1975 Meschede)
Amt : Amt Fredeburg
Incorporated into : 1975 Schmallenberg
Official blason:
In Blau eine silberne Burg mit offenem Tor und drei Zinnentürmen mit schwarzen Spitzdächern; der mittlere über rundem Unterbau sechseckig mit zwei Zinnenkränzen, die gezinnten Seitentürme rund.
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on April 18, 1911.
Fredeburg received city rights from the Counts of the Mark in the 14th century and became part of the State of Köln in 1444. The oldest seal dates from 1480 and already shows a gate and three towers. Later seals show the same composition. The arms were officially granted in 1911 by King Wilhelm II. The colours are derived from the colours of the State of Köln.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s