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The town grew rapidly due to the mining industry. The first iron factory was built in 1668/71, but the real growth started in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br> | The town grew rapidly due to the mining industry. The first iron factory was built in 1668/71, but the real growth started in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br> | ||
The mining tools in the upper right corner are a symbol thereof. The wavy bars and the eel are canting (Wasser=water, Aal=eel). The colours are taken from the colours of the arms of the local Ahelfingen family. | The mining tools in the upper right corner are a symbol thereof. The wavy bars and the eel are canting (Wasser=water, Aal=eel). The colours are taken from the colours of the arms of the local Ahelfingen family. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WASSERALFINGEN
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ostalbkreis (until 1972 Aalen)
Incorporated into : 1972 Aalen
Origin/meaning
The town grew rapidly due to the mining industry. The first iron factory was built in 1668/71, but the real growth started in the 19th century.
The mining tools in the upper right corner are a symbol thereof. The wavy bars and the eel are canting (Wasser=water, Aal=eel). The colours are taken from the colours of the arms of the local Ahelfingen family.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K., 1964-1971.