Thannhausen

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THANNHAUSEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Günzburg (until 1973 Krumbach)
Additions : 1977 Burg

Wappen von Thannhausen/Arms (crest) of Thannhausen
Official blazon
German In Blau auf grünem Boden ein silbernes Haus mit Ecktürmchen, auf deren roten Zwiebeldächern goldene Windfahnen wehen; vor dem offenen Tor eine grüne Tanne.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

According to legend the arms were granted in the 15th century by Emperor Friedrich III, but no historical proof thereof exists. The oldest known seal dates from the 17th century and shows the above composition of pine tree (Tanne) and castle (for Hausen, house).

Wappen von Thannhausen/Coat of arms (crest) of Thannhausen

The arms in Kramer (1841)
Wappen von Thannhausen/Coat of arms (crest) of Thannhausen

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Thannhausen/Coat of arms (crest) of Thannhausen

The arms of Thannhausen and Mortain at the village entrance

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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