Königswinter
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KÖNIGSWINTER
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Sieg Kreis
Additions : 1969 Heisterbacherrott, Ittenbach, Niederdollendorf, Oberdollendorf, Oberpleis, Stieldorf
| German | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on July 6, 1972.
The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, with the city walls and the combined arms of Berg and Köln. The area belonged historically to the County Berg (lion) and the State of Köln (cross).
In the early 20th century the arms below were shown in the Kaffee Hag albums. These arms show a similar composition, but with 2 banners (Köln and ?) and a small shield with the arms of ?.
 The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
 Seal from around 1900 |
 The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag albums 1920s.