Last modified: 2021-11-13 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a white-red vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Nov 2021
Shield Gules abased parted by a pall wavy Argent, in chief two swords flambant Or in saltire.
Meaning:
The flaming sword is an attribute of St. Michael, the local patron saint. A picture of the angel was already displayed on a village seal from the 2nd half of the 18th century. The pall wavy is symbolising the confluence of the rivers Streu, name giver of the village, and Saale. The tinctures white and red are those of the Bishopric of Würzburg, to which Heustreu belonged until 1803.
Source: Klaus Reder: Unterfränkisches Wappenbuch, CD-R, Würzburg 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Nov 2021
Banner and arms were approved on 7 July 1970 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Nov 2021
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