Nürnberger Land

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NÜRNBERGER LAND (LAU)

State : Bayern
Additions: 1973 Lauf an der Pegnitz, Hersbruck, Nürnberg

Wappen von Nürnberger Land/Arms (crest) of Nürnberger Land
Official blazon
German Über blauem Schildfuß, darin ein unterhalbes silbernes Mühlrad, gespalten; vorne in Gold ein rot bewehrter halber schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on October 1, 1974.

The upper part shows the small arms of the city of Nürnberg, which was also present in the three older arms. The lower part is a new symbol, and symbolises the formerly important water-mills in the Pegnitz river.

Wappen von Nürnberger Land/Coat of arms (crest) of Nürnberger Land

The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum





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