Wiesloch

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WIESLOCH

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Heidelberg)
Additions : 1908 Altwiesloch, 1971 Baiertal, Schatthausen

Official blazon

In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Schwarz ein rot bewehrter und rot bezungter goldener Löwe, hinten von Blau und Silber schräggerautet.

Origin/meaning

Wiesloch already received town rights in 965 and city rights in the early 13^th century. Around 1230 the city became a possession of the Wittelsbach family, as Princes of the Pfalz (Palatinate). For the next centuries different branches of this dynasty ruled the city.

The oldest seal dates from the early 14^th century and shows only a shield with the lion of the Pfalz. In the 15^th century the diamonds of the Wittelsbach family were added. These arms were identical to the present arms, which were officially granted in 1898.