Merklingen (Weil der Stadt)

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MERKLINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Böblingen (until 1973 Leonberg)
Incorporated into : 1972 Weil der Stadt

Official blazon

In Silber ein blau bewehrter, blau gezungter roter Löwe.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on November 17, 1952.

The village historically was known for its linen manufacturing and washing. The small house shows a linen bleaching and processing house. The hill in front shows the small hill on which the linen was spread to be bleached.