Weilheim an der Teck

WEILHEIM AN DER TECK

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Esslingen (until 1973 Nürtingen)
Additions : 1972 Hepsisau

Official blazon
German	Unter goldenem Schildhaupt, darin eine schwarze Hirschstange, in Silber ein aufrechter blauer Schlüssel (Bart oben rechts).
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Weilheim received city rights in 1319 from Count Ulrich of Aichelberg, and the oldest seal dates from the same time. The seal showed the key as a symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of the city. The deer antler, taken from the arms of Württemberg was added in the 16^th century (known since 1535), even though the city had become part of Württemberg in 1334. At first the antler was shown over the key, since 1639 separately in the chief. The arms have not been changed since.

The arms in the Chorographia Württemberg (Wolleber, 1591)	The arms on an 1877 poster
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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