Freistett
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FREISTETT
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Kehl)
Additions : 1929 Neufreistett; 1971 Memprechtshofen; 1974 Helmlingen
Incorporated into : 1975 Rheinau
| German |
In Rot ein schrägrechts gestellter goldener Schiffshaken. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
In 1507 the towns of Ober- and Niederfreistett were combined to Zweifreistett, which later became Freistett. In 1929 Neufreistett was incorporated into Freistett. The arms were first granted in 1900 and show a boat's hook, as a symbol for the importance of the Rhein river and the ship building industry.
Selas of Neufreistett:
 The seal from 1805 |
 The seal from the early 19th century |
 The seal from 1the late 19th century |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.