Oberschopfheim

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

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