Metzingen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

METZINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Reutlingen
Additions : 1971 Neuhausen an der Erms; 1975 Glems

Official blazon

Unter goldenem Schildhaupt, darin eine schwarze Hirschstange, in Silber ein grüner Kohlkopf.

Origin/meaning

The cabbage in the arms already appeared as a village sign in the 16^th century. The cabbage symbolises the importance of cultivating vegetables in the area for many centuries. The arms were most likely officially granted in the early 17^th century by the Dukes of Württemberg. The arms combine the cabbage with a chief with the deer antler of Württemberg.

Seal from around 1900

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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