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The bends are derived from the arms of the Lords of Beirbach, who had their estate in Beerbach in medieval times. The black and silver colours are those of the Diocese of Bamberg, which had some possessions in the area. | The bends are derived from the arms of the Lords of Beirbach, who had their estate in Beerbach in medieval times. The black and silver colours are those of the Diocese of Bamberg, which had some possessions in the area. | ||
The ram's head is taken from the arms of the Lords von Dottenheim, | The ram's head is taken from the arms of the Lords von Dottenheim, the oldest known owners of the Dietersheim estate in the 14th century. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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DIETERSHEIM
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim (until 1973 Neustadt an der Aisch)
Additions : 1970 Oberroßbach (partly); 1972 Altheim, Beerbach, Dottenheim, Walddachsbach
Official blazon
Geviert von Silber und Schwarz mit aufgelegtem roten Herzschild, darin ein silberner Widderrumpf mit goldenen Hörnern; in zwei und drei ein goldener Schrägbalken.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 20, 1981.
The quartered field is derived from the arms of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Anspach from the Hohenzollern dynasty. The area belonge dto the Amt Birkenfeld of the margraves.
The bends are derived from the arms of the Lords of Beirbach, who had their estate in Beerbach in medieval times. The black and silver colours are those of the Diocese of Bamberg, which had some possessions in the area.
The ram's head is taken from the arms of the Lords von Dottenheim, the oldest known owners of the Dietersheim estate in the 14th century.
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