Essingen (Württemberg)

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ESSINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ostalbkreis (until 1972 Aalen)
Additions : 1971 Lauterburg

Official blazon

(de) In Gold der oberhalb runde schwarze Rahmen einer Esse, auf deren Rost eine rote Flamme lodert.

Origin/meaning

The arms show a canting Esse, or fireplace. The symbol appears for the first time on the 17^th century seal of the town. All later seals show the same symbol, but the size and shape differs widely. The present arms were officially granted in 1948 in the colours or Württemberg and confirmed on March 12, 1979.