Weikersheim

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

WEIKERSHEIM

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Main-Tauber Kreis (until 1973 Mergentheim)
Additions : 1970s Elpersheim, Haagen, Honsbronn, Laudenbach, Nassau, Neubronn, Queckbronn, Schäftersheim

Official blason:
In Rot unter einer goldenen Krone der silberne Großbuchstabe W.

Origin/meaning :
Weikersheim received city rights in the 14^th century and was a possession of the Princes of Hohenlohe. The oldest seal dates from around 1400 and already showed the crowned letter W. Ever since this composition has been used on the local seals and arms. The colours were officially determined in 1950 and are based on the oldest colours of Hohenlohe.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.