Wien-Speising

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 18:38, 1 January 2014 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replace - "|}<seo title="Wappen von Österreich" />" to "|}<seo title="|}<seo title="Wappen, Gemeindewappen, Stadtwappen, Marktwappen, Österreich" />" />")
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Austria.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
Austria.jpg

" />

WIEN-SPEISING

State : Wien (Vienna)

W-speisi.jpg

Origin/meaning

Speising is represented by the silver pelican feeding his nestlings with his own blood. It refers to the verb "speisen" = to feed and is a very common religious symbol.

Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/