Lindenhardt
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LINDENHARDT
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Bayreuth (until 1973 Pegnitz)
Incorporated into : 1972 Creussen
Official blazon
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.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.