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(de) In Blau eine rot gedeckte silberne Kirche (Basilika) mit rechtsstehendem großem Turm mit Giebeldach und goldenem Kreuz sowie mit zwei linksstehenden kleinen Türmen mit Kegeldächern; über dem Kirchendach in goldenem Schildchen ein doppelköpfiger schwarzer Adler (Reichsadler). | (de) In Blau eine rot gedeckte silberne Kirche (Basilika) mit rechtsstehendem großem Turm mit Giebeldach und goldenem Kreuz sowie mit zwei linksstehenden kleinen Türmen mit Kegeldächern; über dem Kirchendach in goldenem Schildchen ein doppelköpfiger schwarzer Adler (Reichsadler). | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The church in the arms is a canting element (Kirche=church). The small shield shows the imperial eagle, and is a symbol for the status as free imperial estate, which was held by Leutkirch.<br> | The church in the arms is a canting element (Kirche=church). The small shield shows the imperial eagle, and is a symbol for the status as free imperial estate, which was held by Leutkirch.<br> | ||
Leutkirch developed from the 12<sup>th</sup> century as an important village. In the early 13<sup>th</sup> century Leutkirch was already a fortified town and in the 14<sup>th</sup> century the free imperial status was acquired.<br/> | Leutkirch developed from the 12<sup>th</sup> century as an important village. In the early 13<sup>th</sup> century Leutkirch was already a fortified town and in the 14<sup>th</sup> century the free imperial status was acquired.<br/> |
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