Kirchheim in Schwaben

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KIRCHHEIM IN SCHWABEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Unterallgäu (until 1972 Mindelheim)
Additions: 1972 Dendorf

Wappen von Kirchheim in Schwaben/Arms (crest) of Kirchheim in Schwaben
Official blazon
German

Geteilt von Rot und Gold; darauf ein silbern geharnischter barhäuptiger und bärtiger Mann, die Rechte zum Schwur erhoben, die Linke am schwarzen Griff des Schwertes.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 28, 1544 by Emperor Charles V.

The arms show a type of soldier known as Kürassier. The figure is well described in the original document, and was never, as sometimes was stated, shown as a mounted knight. Ever since the arms have shown the figure, but the actual size and shape has differed widely. It has alse been mentioned that the figure is Hans Walther von Hürnheim, Lord of the village at the time and who asked for the granting of the arms.

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The original diploma of the arms (source)
Wappen von Kirchheim in Schwaben/Coat of arms (crest) of Kirchheim in Schwaben

The arms in Kramer (1841)
Wappen von Kirchheim in Schwaben/Coat of arms (crest) of Kirchheim in Schwaben

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





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