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The jug (Kanne) is a canting symbol, which was first used on border stones as a village sign in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. Even though Kandern was a relatively large village and a town since the 16<sup>th</sup> century, there are no old seals known. The oldest seals date from the early 19<sup>th</sup> century and show a shield with the jug. All later seals and images show thus mug as arms, but the size and shape of the jug have changed considerably during the last two centuries. | The jug (Kanne) is a canting symbol, which was first used on border stones as a village sign in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. Even though Kandern was a relatively large village and a town since the 16<sup>th</sup> century, there are no old seals known. The oldest seals date from the early 19<sup>th</sup> century and show a shield with the jug. All later seals and images show thus mug as arms, but the size and shape of the jug have changed considerably during the last two centuries. | ||
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File:Kandernz1.jpg|alt=Siegel von Kandern/City seal of Kandern|City seal | File:Kandernz1.jpg|alt=Siegel von Kandern/City seal of Kandern|City seal |
Latest revision as of 08:24, 3 September 2023
Country : Germany State : Baden-Württemberg District (Kreis) : Lörrach Additions:
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German | In Gold eine rote Kanne mit Deckel. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on November 11, 1975.
The jug (Kanne) is a canting symbol, which was first used on border stones as a village sign in the 18th century. Even though Kandern was a relatively large village and a town since the 16th century, there are no old seals known. The oldest seals date from the early 19th century and show a shield with the jug. All later seals and images show thus mug as arms, but the size and shape of the jug have changed considerably during the last two centuries.
Image gallery
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms with Soufflenheim (image Ralf Fischer)
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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