On the left side, you see the great emblem (Große Wappen). On the right side, you see the minor emblem (Kleine Wappen) of Nuremberg. The left one is generally used by administrative bodies, whereas the right one is used by some companies.
Category: Coat of arms
Coat of arms of Regensburg
On my way from the railway station to the centre of Regensburg, I discovered the city’s emblem at an oriel window: Two white keys in a red field. The keys are the attribute of Saint Peter, the patron of Regensburg Cathedral.
City arms of Udine
While strolling through the streets of Udine, I came across this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. I loved this version of the city arms of Udine as they formed a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.
Coat of arms of Graz
A fine example of the coat of arms of my city Graz. I found it on the wall of the Styrian Armoury located in the town centre.
Emblem of the Habsburgs in Merano
Another way to depict an emblem: A mosaic, seen at a bridge in Merano, Italy. It shows the coat of arms of the Habsburg family.
Manhole cover in Rottenmann
While watching a classic car ralley in Rottenmann I came across this manhole cover showing the emblem of the city.
Coat of arms at the Hofburg in Vienna
Coat of arms at the inner castle square (Innere Burghof) of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The board, dating back to the period of Ferdinand I, is placed at the northern wall of the Swiss Wing. [German]
Heraldic device of Principality of Auersperg
At a building in Wels I found this beautiful as well as huge coat of arms. It belongs to the noble family of Auersperg.
Manhole cover in Tabor
The manhole covers in Tabor show the city arms. The coat of arms dates back to 1437. In this year, Sigismund of Luxembourg granted these arms to Tabor. At that time, there was a Luxembourgian lion part of the arms. The Bohemian lion replaced it in the 16th century.
Manhole cover in Hanover
A manhole cover seen in Hannover, Germany. I know the coat of arms of Hannover which is in the center of the emblem but what about the two lions and the helmet? Do you know the meaning of this coat of arms?
Bavarian Lion in Lindau
You see this Bavarian Lion at the port entrance of Lindau. It stands next to the lighthouse of Lindau. The Bavarian Lion is mentioned several times in the Bavarian coat of arms. For example, two lions hold the shield of the coat of arms.