Last modified: 2020-11-14 by klaus-michael schneider
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5:2 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2020 |
5:2 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2020 |
Approved was a red-white vertical bicolour with arms shifted to the top (see left image above). In use is a white banner with arms shifted to the top and a Franconian rake at the top end of the sheet (see right image above).
Sources: this online catalogue and M. Schmöger's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2020
Shield parted by a bend sinister wavy Argent, above right Sable two bars Argent, beneath left Gules three balls Argent ordered 2:1.
Meaning:
The three balls, here unusually blazoned silver, are attributes of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint.They already appeared in the oldest local court seal. The dexter part displays the family arms of the Barons of Mauchenheim called Bechtolsheim, the most important manorial lord and local ruler in the past. The bend wavy is a representation of the Main River. Red and white are the colours of Franken.
Source: Klaus Reder: "Unterfränkisches Wappenbuch", Würzburg 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2020
Banner and arms were approved on 30 January 1969 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Nov 2020
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