Bietigheim (Bietigheim-Bissingen)

BIETIGHEIM

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ludwigsburg
Incorporated into : 1975 Bietigheim-Bissingen

Official blazon

German	In Rot ein runder silberner Zinnenturm mit Quaderunterbau.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Bietigheim received city rights in 1364 from Emperor Karl IV and was walled later during the 14^th century. The oldest known seal dates from the early 15^th century and showed a single tower. The tower was the remains of the local castle and was used until 1542 as bell tower. All later seals and images show the same composition. The colours have not changed since 1535.

The arms in the Chorographia Württemberg (Wolleber, 1591)	The municipal stamp shown in 1892
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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