Vaihingen an der Enz

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VAIHINGEN AN DER ENZ

State : Baden-Württemberg District (Kreis) : Ludwigsburg (until 1973 Vaihingen)
Additions : 1971 Enzweihingen; 1972 Ensingen, Gündelbach, Horrheim, Kleinglattbach, Riet, Roßwag; 1975 Aurich

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Official blazon

Gold unter einer (heraldisch) rechts liegenden schwarzen Hirschstange ein auf blauem Vierberg stehender blau gekrönter und blau bezungter roter Löwe.

Origin/meaning

Vaihingen received city rights in the early 13th century and was the capital of the Counts of Vaihingen. In 1339 they sold the city to the Counts of Württemberg.

The arms were granted in 1530 by Emperor Karl V, and the oldest known coloured image dates from 1535. The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Vaihingen and the deer antler from those of Württemberg.

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The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.