Weissenstein

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

WEISSENSTEIN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Göppingen
Incorporated into : 1974 Lauterstein

Official blazon

In Gold ein aus dem Schildrand emporkommender, obeliskenförmiger silberner Stein, den zwei zugewendete rote Löwen halten.

Origin/meaning

Weissenstein was already mentioned as a city in the 14^th century, but no seals or arms are known until the early 19^th century. The oldest seal dates from 1835 and already shows the same arms as above. The lions are derived from the arms of the Lords of Rechberg, Lords of Weissenstein in the 14^th century. The monument is canting, Weissenstein means white-stone.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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