Heringen/Helme

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HERINGEN/HELME

State : Thüringen
District (Kreis) : Nordhausen

Wappen von Heringen/Helme/Arms (crest) of Heringen/Helme
Official blazon
German In Silber zwischen zwei aufgerichtetem einander zugewendeten blauen Heringen ein vor Rot und Silber geschachter zwölffeldriger kleiner Schild mit aufgesetztem Bügelhelm und roten Hirschstangen als Helmzier.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The shield shoes the arms of the Counts of Hohenstein, to which the area belonged at the time. These arms already appeared on the 14th century seal of the city. The two herrings are a canting symbol for the city and appear only later in the arms.

Seal of Heringen/Helme

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Heringen/Helme/Coat of arms (crest) of Heringen/Helme

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925





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