Coat of arms of the city of Bamberg

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Bamberg
Free state of Bavaria
The current Coat of Arms
Emblazoning

In red a standing knight in silver armor with a red cross on his chest and a silver longsword at his belt; in his right hand a lance with a silver bannerette with a red cross on it; the left hand resting upon a blue shield with a silver eagle[1]

Armiger:Andreas Starke, Lord Mayor of Bamberg

The coat of arms of the city of Bamberg shows Saint George.[1]

Saint George is seen as the patron of the Cathedral chapter. He can be recognized by the St George's Cross upon his chest and the banner. It is said that the shield belongs to the noble family Andechs-Merania.[1]

Saint George has two roles in this setting. He is charge for the coat of arms of the city of Bamberg and Supporter for the coat of arms of the counts of Andechs-Merania.

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