Schönau (Odenwald)

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SCHÖNAU

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Heilbronn)
Additions : 1975 Altneudorf

Wappen von Schönau (Odenwald)/Arms (crest) of Schönau (Odenwald)
Official blazon
German In Silber ein mit der Krümme nach hinten (links) gekehrter, aus dem Unterrand hervorgehender blauer Bischofsstab, um dessen Schaft der blaue lateinische Großbuchstabe S geschlungen ist.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Schönau developed as a village around the monastery founded by Burkhard II, Bishop of Worms in 1142. In 1600 Schönau was mentioned as a city, but the oldest seal dates from around 1750. It showed the arms of the Pfalz and a landscape. Schönau at the time belonged to the Pfalz. In the 19th century the seal showed a bishop. The present arms were developed around 1872 and show the town's initial with a crosier for bishop Burkhard. The colours are those of the State of Worms.

Siegel von Schönau (Odenwald)

The seal from 1750-1809
Siegel von Schönau (Odenwald)

Early 19th century seal/stamp
Siegel von Schönau (Odenwald)

19th century seal/stamp
Siegel von Schönau (Odenwald)

19th century seal/stamp
Siegel von Schönau (Odenwald)

19th century seal/stamp
Wappen von Schönau (Odenwald)/Coat of arms (crest) of Schönau (Odenwald)

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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