Horb (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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HORB
State : Baden-Württemberg
Incorporated into : Freudenstadt, Rottweil and some parts to Tübingen
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on June 11, 1962.
The arms combine the arms of Austria with the deer antler of Württemberg. The northern part of the dictrict historically belonged to Austria from 1381-1805. The southern part of the district belongs to Württemberg since the 13th century.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.