Last modified: 2020-07-11 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: adelshofen(mittelfranken) | crozier | torteaux(3) | tower |
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It is a red-white vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 July 2020
Shield parted per pale wavy, at dexter Or a crozier issuant Gules in pale surrounded by three torteaux, at sinister Gules a tower Argent with half timber.
Meaning:
Crozier and red balls are attributes of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint. The tower is part of the "Rothenburger Landhege", a border fortification. One tower still exists in Großharbach. The line of partition is representing the Tauber Valley.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 July 2020
The coat of arms was approved on 22 January 1974.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 6 July 2020
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