Ruhstorf upon Rott Market Town (Germany)

Markt Ruhstorf an der Rott, Landkreis Passau, Bayern

Last modified: 2022-02-26 by klaus-michael schneider
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• Ruhstorf upon Rott Market Town
• Ruhstorf Banner
• Ruhstorf Coat of Arms

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Ruhstorf upon Rott Market Town

Ruhstorf Banner

It is a yellow-black vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted towards the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Feb 2022

Ruhstorf Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Sable a rectangle Argent in chief, at sinister sinister Or a cogwheel in chief, in base a grain ear parted per pale of Argent and Sable.
Meaning:
Ear and cogwheel are symbolising agriculture and industries as main business lines. The rectangle is taken from the arms of the Lords of Ruhstorf, who lived in the village since the 13th century. They also owned the local Hofmark until 1735.
Source: "Unser Bayern", appendix of Bayerische Staatszeitung, 1963, p.56
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Feb 2022

Banner and arms were approved on 10 June 1963 by Minister of Interior of Bayern.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 13 Feb 2022

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