Lahr/Schwarzwald
LAHR/SCHWARZWALD (until 1978 Lahr)
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Lahr)
Additions : 1899 Burgheim; 1933 Dinglingen; 1972 Hugsweier, Kippenheimweiler, Kuhbach, Langenwinkel, Mietersheim, Reichenbach, Sulz
| German | In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Gold ein roter Balken, hinten in Blau eine durchgehende silberne Mauer mit drei Zinnen, offenem Tor und hochgezogenem silbernen Fallgatter. |
| English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
Lahr received city rights in the second half of the 13th century. The oldest seal is known from 1305 and the composition of this shield was used in 1958 when the above arms were granted. The arms combine the bar taken from the arms of the Lords of Geroldseck, with a city wall, symbol for the fortified character of the city. The city developed around the castle of the Lords of Geroldseck.
The seals of the city:
Seal from 1305-1472
Seal from 1422-1469
Seal from 1494-1627
Seal from 1644-1662
Seal from 1701-1762
Seal from 1722-1757
Seal from 1762-1773
Seal from 1784
Seal from 1778
Seal from the late 18th century
Seal from the late 18th century
Seal from the 19th century
Seal from the 19th century
Seal from 1892
Seal from 1892
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
 The arms on a special cancellation 1987 with Dole and Belleville |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.