Lindenhardt

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LINDENHARDT

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Bayreuth (until 1973 Pegnitz)
Incorporated into : 1972 Creussen

Wappen von Lindenhardt/Arms (crest) of Lindenhardt
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Origin/meaning

Lindenhardt was already mentioned as a town in 1280, but the oldest known seal dates from the late 15th century. The seal already shows the canting dragon (Lindwurm), as did all later seals and images. The dragon is the symbol of the local patron saint, Archangel St. Michael.

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

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Lindenhardt/Coat of arms (crest) of Lindenhardt

The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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