Bavarian Coat of Arms
Bayerisches Staatswappen
Origin and Meaning of Symbols
The Bavarian coat of arms, what do the symbols on it represent? In trying to answer this question, it quickly became clear that there is quite a lot of backstory involved in each of the symbols. Individually, as well as collectively, they represent a rich depth of the history of not just the region, but also of Germany and even Europe throughout the Middle and Modern Ages.
Table of Contents
- Kaiser Rotbart
- Lions vs Panthers
- Eagles
- The Holy Roman Empire
- Royal Crowns
- King Ludwig I and His Redesign
- End of Royalty
- The Present Day Free State of Bavaria
- Bibliography and Further Reading