Bad Saulgau
Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
BAD SAULGAU
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Sigmaringen (until 1973 Saulgau)
Additions : 1975 Bierstetten, Bolstern, Bondorf, Braunenweiler, Friedberg, Fulgenstadt, Großtissen, Haid, Hochberg, Lampertsweiler, Moosheim, Renhardsweiler, Wolfartsweiler
Official blazon
In Silber auf grünem Dreiberg ein blau bewehrter und blau bezungter roter Löwe, der sich an einer aus dem Unterrand emporkommenden schwarzen Säule aufrichtet.
Origin/meaning
Saulgau was already a city in the 13th century. The oldest seal is known since 1273 and already shows a shield with the lion and a canting pillar (Säule). The lion most likely is the lion of Habsburg, as this family ruled the city at the time. The oldest coloured image dates from 1483. In 1923 the city added a green hill in the base of the shield, but this was later removed again.
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.