Möhringen
MÖHRINGEN
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Tuttlingen (until 1973 Donaueschingen)
Incorporated into : 1973 Tuttlingen
German |
Unter von Schwarz und Silber geteiltem Schildhaupt in Blau ein aus dem Unterrand wachsender, silbern gekleideter, golden gekrönter Mohrenrumpf. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Möhringen became a city in the last decade of the 13th century, when Bishop Heinrich von Klingenberg granted city rights. The city did not develop, however until the 15th century. The arms were granted in 1470 by Emperor Friedrich III, and immediately used in the seals of the city.
The upper part of the arms show the arms of the Lords of Klingenberg, whereas the lower part of the arms is canting. The Moor was also used in the arms of the Lords of Möhringen.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.