Radolfzell am Bodensee
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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RADOLFZELL AM BODENSEE
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Konstanz
Additions : 1974 Liggeringen, Markelfingen, Möggingen (1924 Dürrenhof), Stahringen; 1975 Böhringen (1892 Rickelshausen), Güttingen
Official blazon
In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Gold ein golden gekrönter, golden bewehrter und rot bezungter roter Löwe, hinten in Silber ein durchgehendes, halbes rotes Kreuz am Spalt.
Origin/meaning
Radolfzell was a village that belonged to the monastery in Reichenau, became a city in 1267, was sold to the Habsburg family in 1298 and became an imperial city in the 15th century. The oldest seal of Radolfzell shows a bishop (probably St. Radolf) and dates from the end of the 13th century.
In a later seal, dating shortly after 1300 the lion of Habsburg has been added. The present arms appear in 1514 and show the lion of Habsburg and the cross of the monastery of Reichenau instead of the bishop. The crown on the lion was granted by Archduke Ferdinand in 1526. The colours are known since 1513.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.