Aichach

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

AICHACH

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Aichach-Friedberg (until 1972 Aichach)
Additions : 1970 Untergriesbach, Unterschneitbach; 1972 Oberschneitbach, Sulzbach, Unterwittelsbach,Walchshofen

Official blazon

In Silber ein bewurzelter grüner Eichenbaum mit goldenen Eicheln.

Origin/meaning

Aichach was already mentioned as a city in the 13^th century. The oldest seal is known since 1315 and shows already a shield with a canting oak (Eiche) tree. All later seals and images have shown the tree, sometimes as shown above, sometimes planted in a small hill.

The colours on the other hand have changed considerably, with a blue field, or a field divided silver and red. The above colours are the most commonly used colours since 1560 and were officially granted in 1949.

Seal from around 1900

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.