Biberach an der Riss
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BIBERACH AN DER RISS
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Biberach
Additions : 1864 Birkendorf; 1934 Bergerhausen; 1972 Ringschnait, Stafflangen; 1974 Rißegg; 1975 Mettenberg
Official blazon
In Blau ein aufgerichteter, golden gekrönter goldener Biber.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1962.
Biberach was already a city in 1240 and the oldest seal is known since 1258. The seal shows the canting beaver (Biber) between a tree and the Imperial Eagle. In later seals the two animals were each placed on a small shield. At the same time the beaver was placed in a small shield on the breast of the eagle. The present arms were granted in 1488 by Emperor Friedrich III, but the colours were in silver a blue beaver, crowned red. Later the colours changed to blue and gold.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag Albums, 1920s