Schönau (Odenwald)
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SCHÖNAU
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Heilbronn)
Additions : 1975 Altneudorf
| 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 | (Odenwald) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
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.
z1.jpg) The seal from 1750-1809 |
z2.jpg) Early 19th century seal/stamp |
z3.jpg) 19th century seal/stamp |
z4.jpg) 19th century seal/stamp |
z5.jpg) 19th century seal/stamp |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.