Hilpoltstein

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Wappen von Hilpoltstein/Arms (crest) of Hilpoltstein
HILPOLTSTEIN

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Roth
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(until 1973 Hilpoltstein)


Additions: (to see click on expand)

  • 1971 Solar
  • 1972 Heuberg
  • 1972 Hofstetten
  • 1972 Jahrsdorf
  • 1972 Lampersdorf (partly)
  • 1972 Mindorf
  • 1972 Mörlach
  • 1972 Patersholz
  • 1972 Tiefenbach (partly)
  • 1972 Unterrödel
  • 1972 Zell
  • 1976 Meckenhausen
  • 1978 Lay


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Official blazon
German Unter dreimal von Silber und Blau geteiltem Schildhaupt in Gold ein rot gezungter schwarzer Adler.
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Origin/meaning

Hilpolstein, or Stein as it was called initially, received its name and city rights in the early 14th century from the Lords of Stein. The oldest seals date from the same time and show the eagle on a mountain, the arms of the Von Stein family, and in the head of the shield a single silver bar in blue. The present four bars appear in the 17th century. The silver and blue bars are either taken from the Stein arms, or from the arms of the Wittelsbach family (the ruling family of Bayern), who acquired the city in 1386.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s




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