Todtnau

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TODTNAU

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Lörrach
Additions : 1939 Brandenberg-Fahl, 1972 Schlechtnau; 1974 Aftersteg, Geschwend, Muggenbrunn, Präg, Todtnauberg

Official blazon

(de) In Gold auf grünem Boden ein linkshin schreitender Bergmann in silbern geschmückter grüner Gewandung mit schwarzer Kappe; mit der Rechten einen schwarzen Schlägel schulternd, in der Linken eine brennende Fackel haltend; an den Armen hängen rechts ein schwarzer Beutel, links zwei schwarze Steigeisen.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1903 and 1969 but are based on the oldest seal of the town, dating from the 14^th century.

All later seals have shown a miner, as the town historically was a typical mining town. The shape of the miner has differed widely during the centuries. The present image is based directly on the oldest seal. The colours are chosen arbitrarily.