Nyborg

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NYBORG

Region : Syddanmark
Amt (until 2007) :Fyn (until 1970 Svendborg)
Additions: 1970 Avnslev-Bovense, Hjulby, Vindinge; 2007 Ullerslev (1970 Flødstrup, Skellerup-Ellinge), Ørbæk (1970 Frørup, Gislev-Ellested, Herrested, Kullerup-Refsvindinge, Langå-˜Øksendrup, Svindinge)

Coat of arms (crest) of Nyborg

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1938.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, which dates from around 1300. The oldest known use of the seal dates from 1371, the oldest complete seal (see below) is known from 1536. The arms show the local castle, built around 1170 and are thus canting (Nyborg or new castle). The moon and crescent are symbols for eternity and St. Mary. The head, which appears in the 15th century, has an unknown origin.

Seal of Nyborg

Seal from the 14th century
Seal of Nyborg

Seal from 1556
Seal of Nyborg

Seal from 1584
Seal of Nyborg

Seal of Nyborg from 1660, remade of previous seal from 1584
Coat of arms (crest) of Nyborg

The arms in the Kaffe Hag album, 1933
Coat of arms (crest) of Nyborg

The arms as shown on a banner from 1898 (collection De Fynske Landsby)

Literature: Achen, 1982; Zeuthen, 2000




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