Enzkreis

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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ENZKREIS (PF)

State : Baden-Württemberg
Additions : 1973 Pforzheim and municipalities from several other districts

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on August 16, 1976.

The four diamonds symbolise the four historical territories : Schwarzwald, Heckengäu, Kraichgau and Stromberg. The wavy bar symbolises the Enz river.

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.