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Additions : 1972 [[Kleinvillars]]; 1975 [[Freudenstein]] | Additions : 1972 [[Kleinvillars]]; 1975 [[Freudenstein]] | ||
[[File:knittli2.jpg|center]] | [[File:knittli2.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
In Silber ein goldener Abtstab, beheftet mit zwei schräggekreuzten schwarzen Knitteln. | In Silber ein goldener Abtstab, beheftet mit zwei schräggekreuzten schwarzen Knitteln. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Knittlingen became a city in the 14<sup>th</sup> century as a possession of the Maulbronn Abbey. In 1534 the city became part of Württemberg. The oldest known seal dates from around 1400 and already shows the composition as on the arms. The oldest use as arms dates from 1596. The two sticks/clubs (Knittel) are canting, the crosier stands for the Maulbronn Abbey. Even after the transfer to Württemberg the crosier remained in the arms. | Knittlingen became a city in the 14<sup>th</sup> century as a possession of the Maulbronn Abbey. In 1534 the city became part of Württemberg. The oldest known seal dates from around 1400 and already shows the composition as on the arms. The oldest use as arms dates from 1596. The two sticks/clubs (Knittel) are canting, the crosier stands for the Maulbronn Abbey. Even after the transfer to Württemberg the crosier remained in the arms. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:knittlingen.hagd.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | |align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1892.jpg|center|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | ||
|align="center"|[[File:knittlin.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms until 1976 | |align="center"|[[File:knittlingen.hagd.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms by [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] in the [[Kaffee Hag albums]] +/- 1925 | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:knittlin.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The arms until 1976 | |||
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[[Literature]] : Stadler | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities K]] | [[Category:German Municipalities K]] | ||
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KNITTLINGEN
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Enzkreis (until 1973 Vaihingen)
Additions : 1972 Kleinvillars; 1975 Freudenstein
Official blazon
In Silber ein goldener Abtstab, beheftet mit zwei schräggekreuzten schwarzen Knitteln.
Origin/meaning
Knittlingen became a city in the 14th century as a possession of the Maulbronn Abbey. In 1534 the city became part of Württemberg. The oldest known seal dates from around 1400 and already shows the composition as on the arms. The oldest use as arms dates from 1596. The two sticks/clubs (Knittel) are canting, the crosier stands for the Maulbronn Abbey. Even after the transfer to Württemberg the crosier remained in the arms.
After the merger with Freudenstein the arms were granted on August 27, 1976, with the crosier now behind the clubs.
 The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms until 1976 |
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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.