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The arms were granted on July 8, 1957.
The arms were granted on July 8, 1957.



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WAIBLINGEN (WN)

State : Baden-Württemberg
Incorporated into : 1972 Rems-Murr Kreis

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 8, 1957.

The eagle is taken as a symbol for the Dukes of Schwaben. The three heads symbolise the three former territories that were transformed into the district. The colours are also the colours of Württemberg.

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