Steckborn

Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen / Armorial de Suisse

STECKBORN

Canton : Thurgau
District : Frauenfeld

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms have been in use since the 17th century and have not been formally granted.

The ring probably is the oldest symbol for the town, and may have been taken from the arms of the Landerberg or Knöring families, which were of importance in the town. The two staffs may have been added as a symbol taken from the arms of the Labhart family.

The oldest image of the arms shows only the ring and dated from 1543. It is visible in the city hall of Stein am Rhein. The oldest image of the present arms dates from 1585 on a stone in the Steckborn town hall.

Historical use of the arms:

The arms from 1585	The arms in 1665
The local seal in use since 1662	The local seal from 1800
The arms as shown in the town hall
Different versions of the arms in the Coffee Hag albums 1910-1960