Schwarzach am Main

SCHWARZACH AM MAIN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Kitzingen
Additions : 1971 Hörblach, Schwarzenau, Stadtschwarzach; 1973 Düllstadt, Gerlachshausen, Münsterschwarzach

Official blazon
German	In Silber ein breiter schwarzer Schrägbalken, belegt mit einer eingekerbten von Silber und Rot gevierten Fahne an goldener Lanze, begleitet von je drei auf die Spitze gestellten roten Quadraten.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 22, 1983.

The banner is taken from the old arms of Stadtschwarzach. The black bend is a canting element (schwarz=black), the six diamonds refer to the six former municipalities.

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