Reichental (Gernsbach)

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

REICHENTAL

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rastatt
Incorporated into : 1975 Gernsbach

Official blazon

In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Gold der lateinische schwarze Großbuchstabe R, hinten in Silber auf grünem Boden eine grüne Tanne mit silbernem Stamm.

Origin/meaning

The oldest known seal of the village dates from 1751 and shows a shield with the letter R. The initial of the town is also used in a crowned shield on later seals. In late 1900 the local council applies for arms at the State Archives and asks to include reference to the many forests in the municipality (90% of the area at the time). The State Archives propose the above arms, which were adopted by the council in January 1901.

Literature : Zier and Futterer, 1966.