Landgrafen von Hessen-Homburg, Bad Homburg, Germany - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

Diese Grenzsäule markierte die Grenze der früheren Landgrafschaft Hessen-Homburg (1622 bis 1866) (visit link) . Hier begann dann das Herzogtum Nassau (visit link)
Auf der Säule ist das (verkürzte) Wappen der Landgrafen von Hessen-Homburg angebracht. (visit link)
Vier dieser Säulen wurde 1857 aufgestellt. Eine weitere Säule steht neben der Saalburg: (visit link)

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This boundary monument is made out of red sandstone and was erected in 1857. It marked the borders of the former landgraviate (county) Hesse-Homburg (in the years 1622 to 1866) (visit link) . After crossing this point you entered the county Duchy of Nassau (visit link) Today this area is located within the state Hesse, but, it keeps alive the memory of the many smaller county's of former times.

The coat of arms is attached at the top of the column. It does not show the full design, but the main elements only: the Hessian lion and the crown of the landgraves of Hesse-Homburg, which reigned this county at that time (visit link) . You can see the complete coat of arms at this link: (visit link)

This boundary stone, a column of 2.50 meter, is standing on the side of a walking / cycling road outside of Bad Homburg. You can not drive to this place by car.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: Landgraf Ferdinand (Hessen-Homburg) Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: The coat of arms is shown on the boundary stone to inform the people that they were leaving the (historic) county reigned by this family (landgrave) Material / Design: Cast metal Blazon (heraldic description): A full and coloured picture of the coat of arms of this family is shown in: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:House_of_Hesse-Homburg?uselang=de Address: Ein unbenannter Feldweg 61352 Bad Homburg http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/50.20814/8.62435 Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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