Brackenheim

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BRACKENHEIM

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Heilbronn
Additions : 1971 Botenheim, Dürrenzimmern; 1972 Haberschlacht, Meimsheim; 1974 Hausen an der Zaber, Neipperg, Stockheim

Official blazon

In Rot ein stehender silberner Bracke mit schwarzem Halsband und silbernem Leitring.

Origin/meaning

The canting dog (Bracke) already appears on the first seal, which probably dates from the time the city rights were granted (1280). All later seals show a dog. The dog is sometimes shown standing, sitting or running, and since the 16^th century the dog wears a collar. The oldest known coloured image dates from 1509. The arms were formally granted in the present composition in 1953.