Ortenberg (Hessen)

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Wappen von Ortenberg (Hessen)/Arms (crest) of Ortenberg (Hessen)
ORTENBERG (HESSEN)

Country : Germany
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State : Hessen
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District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis
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(until 1975 Büdingen)


Additions:

  • 1971 Bergheim
  • 1971 Bleichenbach
  • 1971 Eckartsborn
  • 1971 Effolderbach
  • 1971 Lissberg
  • 1971 Selters
  • 1971 Usenborn
  • 1971 Wippenbach
  • 1972 Gelnhaar
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Official blazon
German In Gold eine geschlossene rote Zinnenmauer mit offenem Tor, überragt von einem höheren Mittelturm zwischen zwei niedrigeren Seitentürmen mit blauen Dächern.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Ortenberg received city rights in 1266 from the Lords (later Princes) of Isenburg. The oldest seal dates from the same time and shows a fortified city with three towers. All later seals and arms show the same composition. The oldest use on the arms of the city dates from a decoration on the city hall dating from 1605. Except for the shape and style of the composition, the arms have not changed since.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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