Ehingen (Donau)

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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

Von Silber und Rot fünfmal schräg geteilt.

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.