Reichenbach (Hornberg)
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REICHENBACH
State : Baden-Württemberg
Disctrict (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1972 Wolfach)
Incorporated into : 1971 Hornberg
Official blazon
In Silber auf grünem Boden eine grüne Tanne mit schwarzem Stamm.
Origin/meaning
The arms were adopted in 1895.
The pine tree had already been used previously by the municipality on its seals, but without colours. The tree symbolises the many forests in the area.
Literature : Huber, 1987