Philippsburg

PHILIPPSBURG

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Karlsruhe (until 1973 Bruchsal)
Additions : 1973 Huttenheim, Rheinsheim

Official blazon

German	In durch einen silbernen Faden gespaltenem blauen Schild vorne ein durchgehendes, geschliffenes silbernes Kreuz, hinten eine silberne Lilie.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

In 1338 the village of Udenheim received city rights. In 1632 Udenheim was renamed Philippsburg. The city was a possession of the Prince-Bishops of Speyer from 1371-1718. The oldest seal of the city dates from 1386 and shows already the cross of Speyer in combination with a fleur-de-lis. The latter may either have been derived from the arms of Bishop Lambert von Born (1364-1371), or may be the symbol for St. Mary, the patron saint of Speyer. The colours are the colours of Speyer.

All later seals and images show the same arms. Only since 1973 a small silver division line has been adopted by the municipality.

Seals of Philippsburg:

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  The seal from 1386

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  The seal from 1419-1514

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  The seal from 1623-1790

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  The seal from 1800

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  The seal from 1852-1872

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  The seal from the late 19th century

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  The seal from the late 19th century

Other use of the arms:

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  The arms in Hozier under French occupation (1696)

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  The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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  Municipal stationery, 1960s

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  The arms prior to 1973

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; John et al., 1990