Last modified: 2022-02-26 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: aicha vorm wald | parted per bend | oak(leaf) | bars(3) |
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It is a red-white-green vertical tricolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 Feb 2022
It is a red-white-green horizontal tricolour with centred coat of arms.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 Feb 2022
Shield parted per bend sinister. Above right Argent a n oak leaf Vert, beneath left Argent three bars Gules.
Meaning:
The leaf of an oak (German: Eiche) is a canting element. The settlement was established in a large oak grove, which already exists. It is the biggest oak grove in Niederbayern. The bars display the arms oft he Bohemien branch oft he Dukes of Croy. Alexis of Croy acquired the local castle in 1952. The castle is since then the seat of the family.
Source: "Unser Bayern", appendix of Bayerische Staatszeitung, 1962, p.56
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 Feb 2022
Banner and arms were approved on 4 June 1962 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 15 Feb 2022
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