Unterschüpf
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UNTERSCHÜPF
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Main-Tauber Kreis (until 1973 Tauberbischofsheim)
Incorporated into : 1972 Boxberg
Official blason:
In Blau der Rumpf eines Mannes mit von Silber und Rot gestreifter Kleidung und gleichem Wulst mit fliegenden Bändern auf dem Haupt, in der Rechten zwei rote Rosen und eine silberne Rose an langen grünen Stielen, in der Linken einen goldenen Spaten mit silbernem Griff haltend.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted first in 1562 by Emperor Ferdinand I. In 1923 the arms were again granted, but not basically changed.
The meaning of the person is not known. The roses are taken as a symbol for the Counts of Rosenberg, who ruled the village until the late 16th century. The spade may be a symbol for the agricultural character of the area. The original helmet and crest (the same figure as in the arms) were used until 1830 and not re-granted in 1923.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.