Ehingen (Donau)

EHINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Alb-Donau Kreis (until 1973 Ehingen)
Additions : 1939 Berkach, Dettingen: 1971 Nasgenstadt; 1972 Altsteußlingen, Berg, Gamerschwang, Heufelden, Kirchen; 1973 Altbierlingen, Dächingen, Erbstetten, Frankenhofen, Herbertshofen, Kirchbierlingen, Mundingen, Schaiblishausen, Volkersheim; 1974 Granheim; 1975 Rißtissen

Official blazon

German	Von Silber und Rot fünfmal schräg geteilt.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Ehingen received city rights in the late 13^th century from the Counts of Berg, Burgau and Schelkingen. They had one of their major residences in the city, and also granted the right to mint coins.

The oldest seal dates also from the late 13^th century and shows the arms of the counts, five bends of silver and red. Even though the city late became a possession of Austria (1345-1803) and Württemberg, the arms were not changed.

The present arms, however, show an additional silver bend, which was added in 1945.

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  The arms around 1500

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  The municipal stamp shown in 1892

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  The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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  The arms in an album from 1968

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag Albums, 1920s