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Saulgau was already a city in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal is known since 1273 and already shows a shield with the lion and a canting pillar (Säule). The lion most likely is the lion of Habsburg, as this family ruled the city at the time. The oldest coloured image dates from 1483. In 1923 the city added a green hill in the base of the shield, but this was | Saulgau was already a city in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal is known since 1273 and already shows a shield with the lion and a canting pillar (Säule). The lion most likely is the lion of Habsburg, as this family ruled the city at the time. The oldest coloured image dates from 1483. In 1923 the city added a green hill in the base of the shield, but this was not always used. | ||
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BAD SAULGAU
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Sigmaringen (until 1973 Saulgau)
Additions : 1975 Bierstetten, Bolstern, Bondorf, Braunenweiler, Friedberg, Fulgenstadt, Großtissen, Haid, Hochberg, Lampertsweiler, Moosheim, Renhardsweiler, Wolfartsweiler
| German | In Silber auf grünem Dreiberg ein blau bewehrter und blau bezungter roter Löwe, der sich an einer aus dem Unterrand emporkommenden schwarzen Säule aufrichtet. |
| English | Saulgau No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
Saulgau was already a city in the 13th century. The oldest seal is known since 1273 and already shows a shield with the lion and a canting pillar (Säule). The lion most likely is the lion of Habsburg, as this family ruled the city at the time. The oldest coloured image dates from 1483. In 1923 the city added a green hill in the base of the shield, but this was not always used.
The arms around 1500
The arms on an 1877 poster
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Municipal stationery, 1960s
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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