Vellberg

VELLBERG

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Schwäbisch Hall
Additions : 1972 Großaltdorf

Official blazon

German	In blauem Schild unter goldenem (heraldisch) rechtem Obereck ein silberner Flug.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Vellberg received city rights in 1500, but the city never used any seals. The oldest use of arms dates from the 19^th century and the arms showed a well-house on a hill (see image below). This was a canting element Well-Berg.

The present arms were granted on October 28, 1936 and are a combination of the wing taken from the arms of the Counts of Flügelau (Flügel=wing) and a free quarter derived from the arms of the Lords of Vellberg. Vellberg was a possession of the Counts of Flügelau until 1318. The Lords of Vellberg actually ruled the town as vassals of the counts.

The arms on an 1877 poster

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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