Efringen-Kirchen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

EFRINGEN-KIRCHEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Lörrach
Additions : 1974 Blansingen, Egringen, Huttingen, Istein, Kleinkems, Mappach, Welmlingen, Wintersweiler

Official blazon

In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Rot ein linksgewendeter goldener Löwe, hinten in Silber der rote Baselstab.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on August 12, 1978.

The lion is derived from the arms of the Lords of Rötteln, who played a major role in the local history. The basilisk is the symbol of the diocese and State of <a href=zwi/basel|Basel]], to which the area historically belonged.

Literature : John and Heine, 1989