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The arms do not appear in official seals before 1535, although in a seal of the Antonius hospital from 1368 it is shown. The origin of the colours is not known. In the 15<sup>th</sup> century two griffins were used as supporters, later two lions were used. At present there are no supporters used. | The arms do not appear in official seals before 1535, although in a seal of the Antonius hospital from 1368 it is shown. The origin of the colours is not known. In the 15<sup>th</sup> century two griffins were used as supporters, later two lions were used. At present there are no supporters used. | ||
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File:munster1650.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The arms in 1650 | |||
File:munsterz.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The seals of Münster from the 13<sup>th</sup> century and from 1535. | |||
File:Münster (Westfalen)1514.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The arms in a manuscript from 1514 | |||
File:Münster (Westfalen)c1.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The arms on a 1602 coin | |||
File:Münster (Westfalen)c2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The arms on a 1660 coin | |||
File:Münster (Westfalen)1892.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | |||
File:munsterz2.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|Seal of Münster from around 1900. | |||
File:munster.hagd.jpg|alt=Wappen von Münster/Arms (crest) of Münster|The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Veddeler, 1991. | |||
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Revision as of 10:05, 3 December 2023
MÜNSTER
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Stadtkreis) : Münster
Additions : 1975 Amt Sankt Mauritz, Amt Roxel (partly), Amt Wolbeck (partly), Albachten, Amelsbüren, Angelmodde, Handorf, Hiltrup, Nienberge, Roxel, Sankt Mauritz, Sprakel, Wolbeck
Origin/meaning
Münster became a city in the early 13th century. The first seal shows a gate with the patron saint of the city, St. Paul.
The arms do not appear in official seals before 1535, although in a seal of the Antonius hospital from 1368 it is shown. The origin of the colours is not known. In the 15th century two griffins were used as supporters, later two lions were used. At present there are no supporters used.
Image gallery
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Veddeler, 1991.
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