Gaildorf

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GAILDORF

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Schwäbisch Hall (until 1973 Backnang)
Additions : 1971 Ottendorf; 1972 Unterrot; 1974 Eutendorf

Wappen von Gaildorf/Arms (crest) of Gaildorf
Official blazon
German

In Rot zwei schräg gekreuzte silberne Flößerhaken, überdeckt von einem silbernen Floß.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Gaildorf received city rights in 1404 from King Ruprecht I. The oldest seal dates from the same time and shows a shield with in the upper half two crossed clubs and in the lower half a raft. The clubs are the symbol of the Erbschenken of Limpurg, who at the time ruled the city. The raft (Floss) is a symbol for the raft-sailing on the Kocher.

On later seals and images the clubs changed into boat-hooks and the two elements were combined to the present composition. Nevertheless, in the 19th century the old divided shield re-appeared. In 1906 the present arms were officially granted, and confirmed in 1930.

Wappen von Gaildorf

The arms on an 1877 poster
Siegel von Gaildorf

The municipal stamp shown in 1892
Wappen von Gaildorf

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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