Neuenstein (Hohenlohe)

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NEUENSTEIN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Hohenlohekreis (until 1973 Öhringen)
Additions : 1971 Kesselfeld; 1972 Eschelbach, Obersöllbach; 1975 Grünbühl, Kirchensall (1971 Neureut), Kleinhirschbach

Official blazon

In Silber ein roter Spitzhammer.

Origin/meaning

Neuenstein became a possession of the Princes of Hohenlohe in 1250 and received city rights in 1351. The arms were officially granted by Emperor Karl V in 1525 and show a pick-axe. The axe was derived from the arms of the founders of the town, the Lords of Neuenstein. The official colours were silver and red, but during the centuries many different colours have been used.