Mengen

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

MENGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Sigmaringen (until 1972 Saulgau)
Additions: 1972 Ennetach; 1975 Beuren, Blochingen, Rosna, Rulfingen

Wappen von Mengen/Arms (crest) of Mengen
Official blazon
German In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Rot auf grünem Dreiberg ein linksgewendeter goldener Löwe, hinten in Silber vor einem zunehmenden roten Mond mit Gesicht ein sechsstrahliger roter Stern.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Mengen already received city rights in 1276 by King Rudolf I of Habsburg. At the same time the first seal was made. It already showed a combination of a lion and a crescent. Its origin is not known, the crescent and star may have a religious origin, but may also have been an old village sign. The lion probably is the lion of Habsburg. The crescent and star have for a long time been used as the arms. The lion reappeared in the 19th century and when the arms were officially granted at the beginning of this century the lion remained.

Image gallery

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