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The clawless eagle was the arms of the Counts of Lauffen, who ruled the area until the beginning of the 13<sup>th</sup> century. As the city of [[Heilbronn]] also uses an eagle, it was chosen as a representative symbol. | The clawless eagle was the arms of the Counts of Lauffen, who ruled the area until the beginning of the 13<sup>th</sup> century. As the city of [[Heilbronn]] also uses an eagle, it was chosen as a representative symbol. | ||
The arms replaced arms used by the | The arms replaced arms used by the district since 1928. These arms showed a wheat-ear, hammer and some grapes around an escutcheon with an anchor. These arms represented the different industries in the district, agriculture, mining, viniculture and the harbour at the Neckar. | ||
[[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. |
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