Altensteig
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ALTENSTEIG
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) :Calw
Additions : 1971 Altensteigdorf; 1972 Berneck; 1974 Garrweiler, Überberg, Walddorf; 1975 Hornberg, Spielberg, Wart
Official blazon
In Gold unter einer liegenden schwarzen Hirschstange auf grünem Berg eine rotbedachte silberne Burg, zu der ein goldener Weg hinaufführt.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1935.
The town was granted city rights in the 14th century. The oldest arms showed the arms of Baden. The present arms were first used in 1604, a year after the city was transferred to Württemberg.
The antler, the symbol of Württemberg was at that time placed below the mountain. Already in 1607 was the antler placed above the mountain. The mountain itself is probably canting (Steigen=to climb). The present colours were determined in 1935.
 The arms seal of Altensteig from 1604 |
 The arms on a map from 1611 |
 The arms in a roll of arms from 1737 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, K., 1964-1971; Jäger, 1986