Bützow

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BÜTZOW

State : Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
District (Kreis) : Rostock (until 2011 Güstrow )
Amt : Amt Bützow-Land
Additions: 1999 Parkow

Wappen von Bützow/Arms (crest) of Bützow
Official blazon
German In Rot zwei schräg gekreuzte goldene Bischofsstäbe mit zugewendeten Krümmen, die Kreuzung überdeckt von einer goldenen Mitra.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The two crosiers and the mitre refer to the Bishops of Schwerin who granted the city rights in 1236 and who had one of their main residences in the city from 1236-1540.

The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the city, which dates from the late 14th century.

Wappen von Bützow/Coat of arms (crest) of Bützow

Seal from the late 14th century
Wappen von Bützow/Coat of arms (crest) of Bützow

Seal from 1376
Wappen von Bützow/Coat of arms (crest) of Bützow

Secret seal from 1377
Wappen von Bützow/Coat of arms (crest) of Bützow

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Bützow/Coat of arms (crest) of Bützow

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925





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