Neckargemünd
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NECKARGEMÜND
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Heidelberg)
Additions : 1908 Kleingemünd; 1973 Dilsberg, Mückenloch, Waldhilsbach
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. |
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Origin/meaning
Neckargemünd was already a royal city in 1241, and became an imperial city later in the 13th 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.