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'''BAD ÜBERKINGEN''' | '''BAD ÜBERKINGEN''' | ||
State : [[Baden-Württemberg]]<br/> | State : [[Baden-Württemberg]]<br/> | ||
District (Kreis) : [[Göppingen (kreis)|Göppingen]]<br/> | District (Kreis) : [[Göppingen (kreis)|Göppingen]]<br/> | ||
Additions : 1971 [[Hausen an der Fils]]; 1974 [[Unterböhringen]] | Additions: 1971 [[Hausen an der Fils]]; 1974 [[Unterböhringen]] | ||
[[File:bad-uber.jpg|center]] | [[File:bad-uber.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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In Silber auf blauem Wellenschildfuß ein roter Brunnen mit zwei Schalen und mit aufsteigendem blauem Wasserstrahl. | |+Official blazon | ||
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| In Silber auf blauem Wellenschildfuß ein roter Brunnen mit zwei Schalen und mit aufsteigendem blauem Wasserstrahl. | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The oldest known seal of the town dates from 1820 and shows the letters ÜK ant two laurel branches. In 1930 a new seal was used with the arms of Württemberg. Just before the Second World War the municipality adopted a new seal with a fountain in a shield. | The oldest known seal of the town dates from 1820 and shows the letters ÜK ant two laurel branches. In 1930 a new seal was used with the arms of Württemberg. Just before the Second World War the municipality adopted a new seal with a fountain in a shield. | ||
The present arms were devised in 1959 and are based on this seal. The fountain and the waves represent the local mineral springs, the colours are taken from the arms of the Counts of Helferstein who ruled the village until the early 15<sup>th</sup> century. | The present arms were devised in 1959 and are based on this seal. The fountain and the waves represent the local mineral springs, the colours are taken from the arms of the Counts of Helferstein who ruled the village until the early 15<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Gönner and Bardua, 1966; Bardua, 1987. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Gönner and Bardua, 1966; Bardua, 1987. | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities B|Bad Uberkingen]] | [[Category:German Municipalities B|Bad Uberkingen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:24, 28 January 2024
BAD ÜBERKINGEN
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Göppingen
Additions: 1971 Hausen an der Fils; 1974 Unterböhringen
| German | In Silber auf blauem Wellenschildfuß ein roter Brunnen mit zwei Schalen und mit aufsteigendem blauem Wasserstrahl. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oldest known seal of the town dates from 1820 and shows the letters ÜK ant two laurel branches. In 1930 a new seal was used with the arms of Württemberg. Just before the Second World War the municipality adopted a new seal with a fountain in a shield.
The present arms were devised in 1959 and are based on this seal. The fountain and the waves represent the local mineral springs, the colours are taken from the arms of the Counts of Helferstein who ruled the village until the early 15th century.
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Literature: Gönner and Bardua, 1966; Bardua, 1987.