Munzingen (Wallerstein)

MUNZINGEN (WALLERSTEIN)

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Donau-Ries (until 1973 Nördlingen)
Incorporated into : 1972 Wallerstein

Official blazon
German	Gespalten; vorne in Rot ein goldener Schragen, hinten in Schwarz ein von Silber und Rot geschachter Schrägbalken.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The saltire is taken form the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, to whom the village historically belonged. The other half shows a Cistercian bend for the former Kirchheim Abbey, which, since 1280, also played a major role in the local history.

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