Schrattenhofen

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SCHRATTENHOFEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Donau-Ries (until 1973 Donauwörth)
Incorporated into : 1972 Heroldingen (1978 Harburg)

Official blazon

(de) Gespalten; vorne in Rot ein goldener Schragen, hinten in Silber ein blauer Keramikkrug mit Deckel.

Origin/meaning

The saltire is taken from the arms of the Counts of Oettingen, to which the area historically belonged. The jar is taken as a symbol for the former porcelain factory which existed in the village from 1737-1846.