Überlingen

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ÜBERLINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Bodenseekreis (until 1972 Überlingen)
Additions : 1888 Burgberg; 1928 Andelshofen; 1971 Bambergen; 1972 Lippertsreute (1924 Ernatsreute; 1928 Hagenweiler; 1954 Steinhöfe); 1974 Deisendorf, Hödingen, Nesselwangen; 1975 Bonndorf, Nußdorf

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Überlingen became a city in the early 13^th century and shortly after an Imperial city. The oldest known seal dates from 1244 and show the Imperial Eagle. The breast shield was granted in 1528 by Emperor Charles V, creating the present arms. The lion is the lion of the Habsburg dynasty to which the Emperor belonged. The arms never really changed except in the 19^th century when sometimes the arms of Baden were used instead of the lion and different colours were used for the escutcheon.