Tettnang (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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TETTNANG (TT)
State : Baden-Württemberg
Incorporated into : 1973 Bodenseekreis
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 18, 1957
The arms show the banner of the Counts of Montfort, Counts of Tübingen, whose possessions included the largest part of the district from the 13th century until 1780. The base of the shield symbolises the Bodensee lake.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.