Mergelstetten

MERGELSTETTEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Heidenheim
Incorporated into : 1937 Heidenheim an der Brenz

Official blazon

German	In Blau zwei schräggekreuzte silberne Fische.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

These are based on the arms of the Hitzler family, who lived in the village from the 14th century onwards and thus played a major role in the local history. The colours have been changed to distinguish them from the family arms.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892

The arms of the Hitzler family

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