Neckargemünd

NECKARGEMÜND

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Heidelberg)
Additions : 1908 Kleingemünd; 1973 Dilsberg, Mückenloch, Waldhilsbach

Official blazon

German	In Gold ein rot bewehrter und rot bezungter schwarzer Adler, belegt mit einem silbernen Brustschild, darin ein blauer Reichsapfel mit goldenem Kreuz und goldenem Beschlag.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Neckargemünd was already a royal city in 1241, and became an imperial city later in the 13^th century. In 1353 the city became part of the Pfalz. The oldest known use of the arms, however, dates from 1646. The eagle is the imperial eagle, the orb, another royal symbol, was probably added to distinguish the arms from those of other imperial cities.

Early 18th century seal	Mid 18th century seal
The seal from 1857-1862	The seal from 1875-1895
Late 19th century seal/stamp	The seal from 1898
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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