Wolfach (kreis)

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WOLFACH (WOL)

State : Baden-Württemberg
Incorporated into : 1972 Ortenaukreis, Rottweil (partly)

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 30, 1960.

The main symbol, the wolf's-hook is taken as a canting symbol from the arms of the city of Wolfach. The colours of the field are taken from the arms of Baden-Württemberg, together the colours are identical to the colours of the German flag.

Literature : Stadler, K., 1964-1971.