Oberschopfheim
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OBERSCHOPFHEIM
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Lahr)
Incorporated into : 1972 Friesenheim
Official blazon
In Silber eine bewurzelte grüne Tanne mit schwarzem Stamm.
Origin/meaning
The arms were adopted in late 1900. The pine tree probably was used as a symbol for the forests in the area, and was first seen on the local seal in 1710.
Literature : Huber, 1987