Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Wappen von Rothenburg ob der Tauber/Arms (crest) of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER

Country : Germany
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State : Bayern
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District (Kreis) : Ansbach
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Additions:

  • 1972 Leuzenbronn
  • 1978 Bettenfeld
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Official blazon
German In Silber eine schwebende rote Burg mit zwei Zinnentürmen, dazwischen ein spitzbedachtes rotes Häuschen.
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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.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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