Adersbach

From Heraldry of the World

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

ADERSBACH

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Sinsheim)
Incorporated into : 1973 Sinsheim

Origin/meaning

The arms show a spade, which probably indicates the agricultural character of the village. The arms have been in use since 1829.

The colours are those of the Lords von Gemmingen-Hornberg, the former rulers of the village.

Literature : Fütterer, 1960