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The arms were granted in 1969 and show in the upper part the deer antler of Württemberg. Tailfingen (city since 1930) became a possession of Württemberg in 1403, before this date it belonged to the Zollern family. The spinner represents the local textile industry, whereas the bear represents Sankt Gallen. The church in Truchtelfingen, part of Tailfingen, was founded in the 9<sup>th</sup> century by the Abbey of Sankt Gallen. | The arms were granted in 1969 and show in the upper part the deer antler of Württemberg. Tailfingen (city since 1930) became a possession of Württemberg in 1403, before this date it belonged to the Zollern family. The spinner represents the local textile industry, whereas the bear represents Sankt Gallen. The church in Truchtelfingen, part of Tailfingen, was founded in the 9<sup>th</sup> century by the Abbey of Sankt Gallen. | ||
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TAILFINGEN
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Zollernalbkreis (until 1973 Balingen)
Incorporated into : 1973 Albstadt
Additions : 1949 Truchtelfingen
Official blazon
In von Blau und Silber gespaltenem Schild unter einer liegenden fünfendigen Hirschstange in verwechselten Farben vorne eine pfahlweis gestellte silberne Spule, hinten ein aufgerichteter schwarzer Bär mit silbernem Halsband.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1969 and show in the upper part the deer antler of Württemberg. Tailfingen (city since 1930) became a possession of Württemberg in 1403, before this date it belonged to the Zollern family. The spinner represents the local textile industry, whereas the bear represents Sankt Gallen. The church in Truchtelfingen, part of Tailfingen, was founded in the 9th century by the Abbey of Sankt Gallen.
Literature : Information provided by HP Melle