Bad Schussenried
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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BAD SCHUSSENRIED
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Biberach
Additions : 1972 Otterswang, Steinhausen bei Schussenried; 1974 Reichenbach bei Schussenried
Official blazon
In Silber ein linksgewendeter, doppelschwänziger roter Löwe.
Origin/meaning
The arms show the (legendary) arms of the Lords of Schussenried, who founded the Schussenried Abbey in 1183. The abbey ruled the city and its surroundings until 1802. The lion first appeared in the local seals around 1600. The arms were officially granted in 1948.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.