Garmisch

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Wappen von Garmisch/Arms (crest) of Garmisch
GARMISCH

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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Official blazon
German In Rot auf silbernem Ross der golden gerüstete Heilige, den blauen Mantel mit silbernem Schwert dem am Boden liegenden Bettler zuteilend.
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Origin/meaning

The arms show the local patron saint, St. Martin, cutting his cloak for a beggar. The composition already appeared on the seal of the city from 1447. The old seals show the beggar standing, whereas later seals show the beggar sitting as above.

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Literature: Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s




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