Möhringen

MÖHRINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Tuttlingen (until 1973 Donaueschingen)
Incorporated into : 1973 Tuttlingen

Official blazon

German	Unter von Schwarz und Silber geteiltem Schildhaupt in Blau ein aus dem Unterrand wachsender, silbern gekleideter, golden gekrönter Mohrenrumpf.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Möhringen became a city in the last decade of the 13^th century, when Bishop Heinrich von Klingenberg granted city rights. The city did not develop, however until the 15^th century. The arms were granted in 1470 by Emperor Friedrich III, and immediately used in the seals of the city.

The upper part of the arms show the arms of the Lords of Klingenberg, whereas the lower part of the arms is canting. The Moor was also used in the arms of the Lords of Möhringen.

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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