Bad Windsheim

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BAD WINDSHEIM

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim (until 1973 Uffenheim)
Additions : 1972 Berolzheim, Humprechtsau, Oberntief, Rüdisbronn, Wiebelsheim; 1976 Ickelheim; 1977 Lenkersheim; 1978 Külsheim

Official blazon

(de) In Silber ein golden bewehrter schwarzer Adler mit dem goldenen Großbuchstaben W auf der Brust.

Origin/meaning

Windsheim was already an imperial city in the 13^th century and the oldest seal dates from the late 13^th century. It already showed a shield with the Imperial Eagle in front of a throne with a King. Since the 14^th century the seals only showed the Imperial Eagle, with or without a shield. In the early 19^th century the letter W, the city's initial was added. In 1818 the arms were officially granted. Later in the 19^th century the W was placed on a small breastshield. In the early 20^th century the breastshield was removed again. In 1965 the arms were again officially granted.