Lahr/Schwarzwald

LAHR/SCHWARZWALD (until 1978 Lahr)

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Lahr)
Additions : 1899 Burgheim; 1933 Dinglingen; 1972 Hugsweier, Kippenheimweiler, Kuhbach, Langenwinkel, Mietersheim, Reichenbach, Sulz

Official blazon

German	In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Gold ein roter Balken, hinten in Blau eine durchgehende silberne Mauer mit drei Zinnen, offenem Tor und hochgezogenem silbernen Fallgatter.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Lahr received city rights in the second half of the 13^th century. The oldest seal is known from 1305 and the composition of this shield was used in 1958 when the above arms were granted. The arms combine the bar taken from the arms of the Lords of Geroldseck, with a city wall, symbol for the fortified character of the city. The city developed around the castle of the Lords of Geroldseck.

The seals of the city:

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  Seal from 1305-1472

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  Seal from 1422-1469

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  Seal from 1494-1627

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  Seal from 1644-1662

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  Seal from 1701-1762

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  Seal from 1722-1757

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  Seal from 1762-1773

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  Seal from 1784

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  Seal from 1778

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  Seal from the late 18th century

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  Seal from the late 18th century

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  Seal from the 19th century

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  Seal from the 19th century

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  Seal from 1892

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  Seal from 1892

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

The arms on a special cancellation 1987 with Dole and Belleville

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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