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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Margrave Karl Friedrich of Baden granted fortified town near the village of Kehl city rights in 1774. The fortress became known as the city of Kehl, whereas the village remained Kehl-Dorf. | |||
From 1808-1814 the city was part of France and since part of Baden and Baden-Württemberg. | From 1808-1814 the city was part of France and since part of Baden and Baden-Württemberg. | ||
The oldest seal of Kehl is known since 1612 and shows in a complicated shield the arms of the three local vassals of the | The oldest seal of Kehl is known since 1612 and shows in a complicated shield the arms of the three local vassals of the Margraves of Baden. After Kehl received city rights a new seal was made, which showed the Imperial eagle with in a breast shield the arms of [[Baden (State)|Baden]]. <br> | ||
Besides the city of Kehl, the nearby village of Kehl used a different seal in 1811 showing a shield with a wheel with four spokes. | Besides the city of Kehl, the nearby village of Kehl used a different seal in 1811 showing a shield with a wheel with four spokes. | ||