Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER
State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ansbach (until 1973 Rothenburg ob der Tauber)
Additions : 1972 Leuzenbronn; 1978 Bettenfeld
Official blazon
In Silber eine schwebende rote Burg mit zwei Zinnentürmen, dazwischen ein spitzbedachtes rotes Häuschen
Origin/meaning
The arms are canting, showing a red castle (Rothenburg = red castle). The arms are rather old and are first mentioned in 1260. All seals and most pictures of the arms through the centuries all show a red castle. The shape of the castle changes with the time and is shown according to the style of the time. Only in the 16th and 17th century the imperial eagle was also used in arms for the city.
 The seal from 1320 (source) | |
 The arms on local emergency money, 1920s |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.