Aschbach (Schlüsselfeld)

ASCHBACH

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Bamberg
Incorporated into: 1978 Schlüsselfeld

Official blazon
German	Geteilt von Silber und Blau; oben vorne ein eingeschweifter blauer Sparren, hinten ein grüner Bauernhut; unten hinter einem silbernen Gatterzaun aufwachsend nebeneinander drei silberne Eschen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1963 and are based on the arms as used on a seal dating from the late 17^th century. The chevron in the upper half is derived from the arms of the Lords of Pölnitz, who ruled the village at the time. The hat is a type of farmer's cap used in the area until the 16^th century. On the original seal the hat was placed on top of the shield, but is now placed in the upper half as well. The lower half shows a fence with three canting aspen trees (Eschen), indicating the specific territory of Aschbach.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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