Sonthofen (kreis)
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SONTHOFEN (SF)
State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Oberallgäu
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on November 9, 1953.
The right half of the arms shows the typical mountain terrain of the district. The left half shows the three lions of the Hohenstaufen dynasty. As Dukes of Schwaben the family ruled for many centuries over the district.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.