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The oldest known seal of the village council dates from the 18<sup>th</sup> century and shows a goat on a mountain. The composition appears in a shield in a 19<sup>th</sup> century seal. One other 19<sup>th</sup> century seal, simply shows a jumping goat, no mountain. Late 19<sup>th</sup> century seals show again the arms. The arms are canting, a goat (Geiss) on a mountain (Berg). | The oldest known seal of the village council dates from the 18<sup>th</sup> century and shows a goat on a mountain. The composition appears in a shield in a 19<sup>th</sup> century seal. One other 19<sup>th</sup> century seal, simply shows a jumping goat, no mountain. Late 19<sup>th</sup> century seals show again the arms. The arms are canting, a goat (Geiss) on a mountain (Berg). | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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GAISBURG
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Stuttgart
Incorporated into : 1901 Stuttgart
Origin/meaning
The oldest known seal of the village council dates from the 18th century and shows a goat on a mountain. The composition appears in a shield in a 19th century seal. One other 19th century seal, simply shows a jumping goat, no mountain. Late 19th century seals show again the arms. The arms are canting, a goat (Geiss) on a mountain (Berg).
Literature : Bardua, 1973.