Vohburg an der Donau

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Wappen von Vohburg an der Donau/Arms (crest) of Vohburg an der Donau
VOHBURG AN DER DONAU

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
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Additions:

  • 1972 Dünzing
  • 1972 Hartacker
  • 1972 Oberhartheim
  • 1978 Irsching
  • 1978 Menning
  • 1978 Rockolding
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Official blazon
German In Silber ein steigender roter Fuchs.
English Argent, a fox rampant Gules.

Origin/meaning

The arms are canting, Vohe means a female fox. The fox first appears in the seal of the city from 1389, which, according to some historians, dates from the early 14th century. Ever since the fox has been the symbol of the town and was used bot in the seals as in the arms.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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