Nürnberg (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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NÜRNBERG (N)
State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Nürnberger Land
Official blazon:
Geviert von Silber und Schwarz; aufgelegt ein gespaltener Mittelschild, darin vorne in Gold ein halber, rot bewehrter schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten fünfmal schräg geteilt von Rot und Silber.
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on August 31, 1965.
The arms show the arms of the Markgraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who were Markgraves of Nürnberg in the 14th century. The escutcheon shows the arms of the city of Nürnberg.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.