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Lauffen was founded by the Counts of Lauffen, who became extinct in 1220. Nevertheless, the oldest known seal, dating from the mid 13<sup>th</sup> century, still shows the eagle of the Counts of Lauffen. A second seal only shows the arms of [[Baden (State)|Baden]] as the city belonged to Baden until 1346. | Lauffen was founded by the Counts of Lauffen, who became extinct in 1220. Nevertheless, the oldest known seal, dating from the mid 13<sup>th</sup> century, still shows the eagle of the Counts of Lauffen. A second seal only shows the arms of [[Baden (State)|Baden]] as the city belonged to Baden until 1346. | ||
The next seal, dating from around 1450, shows for the first time the walking | The next seal, dating from around 1450, shows for the first time the walking messenger. This is most likely a canting symbol (Läufer or messenger/runner). The figure remained in the seals and arms of the city ever since. The letter in its right hand appeared only in 1593. The colours are known since 1575. | ||
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