Diersburg

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

DIERSBURG

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Offenburg)
Incorporated into : 1973 Hohberg

Official blazon

In Blau auf silbernem Felsgestein eine stehende goldene Gämse.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1901 with the chamois in black, which was changed to gold in 1967.

The arms are canting, the name is derived from Tiersberg, or a mountain with a female goat or related animal. The arms first appeared on a seal dating from 1792. In the 19^th century the local seal also showed the above arms, but with a crown on the shield. In 1901 the colours were added.

Literature : Huber, 1987