Elzach

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 08:56, 2 October 2017 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes." to "Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.")
Jump to navigation Jump to search



This page is part of the
Germany.jpg
German heraldry portal
Deutsche Wappensammlung


Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World

German heraldry:

Selected collector's items from Germany:


ELZACH

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Emmendingen
Additions : 1974 Katzenmoos, Yach; 1975 Oberprechtal, Prechtal

Wappen von Elzach

Official blazon

(de) In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Grün stehend der silbern gekleidete hl. Nikolaus mit roter Mitra, in der Rechten einen silbernen Krummstab, in der Linken ein rotes Buch mit drei daraufliegenden goldenen Kugeln haltend, unten in Silber ein schwebender schwarzer Dreiberg.

Origin/meaning

Elzach was founded in 1290 by Wilhelm of Schwarzenberg (see also Waldkrich).

It is likely that the first seal was made at the same time, but seals are not known before 1315. The seal shows a tower on which is standing a bishop, most likely the patron saint of the city, St. Nicholas as well as a small shield with the arms of the Lords of Schwarzenberg, a canting black six-topped mountain (Schwarzenberg=black mountain).

In 1895 the arms were re-granted and finally in 1968 the arms were simplified to its present form. The original six-topped mountain (as can still be seen in the arms of the Emmendingen District) was changed to a three-topped mountain, as has been the arms of Schwarzenberg since 1523/24.

Wappen von Elzach

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

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.