Solingen

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SOLINGEN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban district (Stadtkreis) : Solingen
Additions : 1889 Dorp; 1929 Gräfrath, Höhscheid, Ohligs, Wald; 1974 Burg an der Wupper

Wappen von Solingen
Official blazon
German In Blau ein goldener Anker, zwei silberne, schräg gekreuzte, gestürzte Schwerter mit goldenen Griffen überdeckend und mit den Spitzen verschränkt.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on July 7, 1935.

Solingen became a city in the early 15th century. The city rights were granted by the Dukes of Jülich. The oldest seals, known since 1468, show the patron saint, St. Clement or the lion of Jülich.

In the 17th century the present arms appear (oldest known image from 1670). The saint is replaced by his symbol, the anchor. The swords symbolise the local iron industry, which already in the 17th century was famous for its swords and knives.

The large arms of the city, which are rarely used, if at all, have two wolves as supporters and a mural crown. The city only uses the mural crown.

Siegel von Solingen

Seal from around 1900
Wappen von Solingen

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Wappen von Solingen

The arms in the Abadie albums
Wappen von Solingen

The arms on a 1960s matchox label
Coat of arms (crest) of Solingen

The arms on a special cancellation 1982
with Gouda

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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