coat of arms
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coat of arms
A permanent, colorful symbol in the shape of a shield that serves as an identifying mark for a person, family, city, or state.
Das Wappen von Berlin zeigt einen aufrecht stehenden Bären.
The coat of arms of Berlin shows an upright bear.
The word 'Wappen' (coat of arms) is historically related to the word 'Waffen' (weapons). Originally, it referred to the painted armor or shield of a knight, which served as an identifying mark in battle.
Jede Adelsfamilie hatte ihr eigenes Wappen.
Every noble family had its own coat of arms.
With 'Wappen' (coat of arms), the verbs 'führen' (to bear/use) or 'tragen' (to bear/carry) are often used to express that a family, city, or country has a particular coat of arms as its official symbol.
Die Stadt München führt ein Kind im Wappen.
The city of Munich bears a child in its coat of arms.
'Wappen' (coat of arms) is frequently used with a genitive construction or the preposition 'von' (of) to show belonging. Typical formulations are 'das Wappen einer Stadt' (the coat of arms of a city) or 'das Wappen der Familie' (the family's coat of arms).
Das Wappen von Bayern zeigt blaue und weiße Rauten.
The coat of arms of Bavaria shows blue and white lozenges.
logo
'das Logo' and 'das Wappen' are both symbols by which someone or something can be recognized. A logo usually belongs to a company, brand, organization, or product, and is often designed in a modern style. A coat of arms is a traditional symbol, often in the shape of a shield, for example for a city, a family, or a state. They can be confused because both serve as identifying symbols. For modern brands, 'Logo' is usually the right choice; for historical or official symbols, 'Wappen' is more appropriate.
Das Wappen der Stadt hängt über dem Eingang des Rathauses.
The city's coat of arms hangs above the entrance to the town hall.
Auf den Eintrittskarten sieht man das Logo der Veranstaltung.
The event's logo can be seen on the tickets.