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The arms were adopted in 1906 and granted in 1930. The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The lion in the upper half is derived from the arms of the Counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg, who acquired the city in 1611. The lower half shows a fish, as fishing in the Murr at the time was of importance for the town. | The arms were adopted in 1906 and granted in 1930. The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the early 17<sup>th</sup> century. The lion in the upper half is derived from the arms of the Counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg, who acquired the city in 1611. The lower half shows a fish, as fishing in the Murr at the time was of importance for the town. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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SULZBACH AN DER MURR
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rems-Murr Kreis (until 1973 Backnang)
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In geteiltem Schild oben in Gold ein schreitender roter Löwe, unten in Blau ein silberner Fisch. |
| English | an der Murr No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The arms were adopted in 1906 and granted in 1930. The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the early 17th century. The lion in the upper half is derived from the arms of the Counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg, who acquired the city in 1611. The lower half shows a fish, as fishing in the Murr at the time was of importance for the town.
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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