Welzheim

WELZHEIM

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rems-Murr Kreis (until 1973 Waiblingen)

Official blazon

German	In Silber auf grünem Hügel eine grüne Tanne.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of the city dates from 1730 and, like all other seals, showed a pine tree. The meaning or origin of the tree is not known, but may be canting (from Wald-heim, or forest-home).

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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