Lauf

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LAUF

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1972 Bühl)

Official blazon

In Silber ein roter Kelch, aus dem nach beiden Seiten je eine blaue Traube mit grünem Blatt herauswächst.

Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of Lauf dates from the early 19^th century and shows in the upper part the arms of Baden, and in the lower a grapevine rising from a beaker. The next seal, dating from around 1870 shows only a (Prussian) eagle. In 1880 the municipality used a seal with the present arms. The arms were officially adopted and the colours were defined in July 1900.

Literature : Zier, 1964.