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In Gold ein rotbewehrter und rotbezungter schwarzer Löwe. | In Gold ein rotbewehrter und rotbezungter schwarzer Löwe. | ||
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Leonberg was founded in 1249 by Count Ulrich of Württemberg. The oldest seal dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century and shows a lion (Leo) on a mountain (Berg), making the arms canting. Since the early 15<sup>th</sup> century the lion stands on the shield alone. The colours are the colours of Württemberg and are known since 1535. | Leonberg was founded in 1249 by Count Ulrich of Württemberg. The oldest seal dates from the late 13<sup>th</sup> century and shows a lion (Leo) on a mountain (Berg), making the arms canting. Since the early 15<sup>th</sup> century the lion stands on the shield alone. The colours are the colours of Württemberg and are known since 1535. | ||
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LEONBERG
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Böblingen (until 1973 Leonberg)
Additions : 1938 Eltingen; 1975 Gebersheim, Höfingen, Warmbronn
Official blazon
In Gold ein rotbewehrter und rotbezungter schwarzer Löwe.
Origin/meaning
Leonberg was founded in 1249 by Count Ulrich of Württemberg. The oldest seal dates from the late 13th century and shows a lion (Leo) on a mountain (Berg), making the arms canting. Since the early 15th century the lion stands on the shield alone. The colours are the colours of Württemberg and are known since 1535.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.