Oppenau

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OPPENAU

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Offenburg)
Additions : 1974 Ibach, Lierbach, Maisach, Ramsbach

Official blazon
German	In Silber auf rotem Sockel eine rote Burg mit zwei spitzbedachten Zinnentürmen und niedrigerem giebelartigem Mittelturm, beiderseits und unten umschlossen von einer runden, nach außen umgeklappten roten Zinnenmauer.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1959.

The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the 14^th century. The seal showed a castle on a small hill. In the present arms the wheel replaced the hill and symbolises industry. The colours are derived from the colours of the State of Strasbourg, to which the city historically belonged.

The seal from 1425-1454	The seal from 1474-1609
The seal from 1499-1622	The seal from 1662-1664
The seal from 1720	The seal from 1770
19th century seal	19th century seal
he seal from 1899	Seal from around 1910
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925	Municipal stationery, 1960s