Bad Buchau

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BAD BUCHAU

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Biberach (until 1972 Saulgau)
Additions : 1971 Kappel

Official blazon
German	In Silber eine bewurzelte grüne Buche, deren Stamm mit einem schwimmenden natürlichen Barsch überdeckt ist.
English	Buchau No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

The village developed around a convent in the 11^th century and became a city at the end of the 13^th century. In 1320 it became an imperial town.

The oldest seals of the town show a fish as well as a beech tree. The fish probably symbolises the fact that the town borders the Federsee. The beech is canting (beech=Buche). Around 1500 the fish was placed in front of the tree. The colours were officially described during the 19^th century. At the same time a small shield was added with the colours of Württemberg, which was omitted during the early 20^th century.