Iphofen

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

IPHOFEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kitzingen (until 1973 Scheinfeld)
Additions: 1972 Birklingen, Dornheim, Helmitzheim, Mönchsondheim, Nenzenheim, Possenheim

Wappen von Iphofen/Arms (crest) of Iphofen
Official blazon
German In Blau ein silberner Eisenhut, der beiderseits mit einem von Silber und rot gevierten Fähnchen besteckt ist.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Iphofen received city rights in 1293 and the two oldest seals show the image of the Bishop of Würzburg as the city was part of the State of Würzburg. Around 1390 the above composition of a hat with two banners appeared on the secret seal of the city. The banners are those of the State of Würzburg. The hat is a symbol of the vigilance of the population. The size and shape of the hat has changed considerably, according to the fashion of the time. As the origin of the hat is not very clear, there has been much speculation throughout the centuries.

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

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:



Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site