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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms are the old village sign of Gaggenau and they appear first on border stones from 1787. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the symbol also appears in or without a shield, in the seals of the municipality.<br/> | The arms are the old village sign of Gaggenau and they appear first on border stones from 1787. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the symbol also appears in or without a shield, in the seals of the municipality.<br/> | ||
In 1900 the State Archives proposed new arms, based on the rapidly growing industry in the town. The new arms, which showed in the right half a wheel and in the left a glass-beaker were officially adopted in January 1901. | In 1900 the State Archives proposed new arms, based on the rapidly growing industry in the town. The new arms, which showed in the right half a wheel and in the left a glass-beaker were officially adopted in January 1901. | ||