Heimsheim

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HEIMSHEIM

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Enzkreis (until 1973 Leonberg)

Official blazon

In grün zwei schräggekreuzte wachsende goldene Ähren.

Origin/meaning

Heimsheim received city rights in the late 13^th century, which were confirmed in 1456. Probably at the same time the arms were devised and placed on the local seal. The wheat-ears are a canting symbol (for Heimsen) and have been used ever since as the arms of the city.