Zell am Harmersbach
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ZELL AM HARMERSBACH
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Wolfach)
Additions : 1974 Oberentersbach; 1975 Unterentersbach, Unterharmersbach
Official blazon
In Gold ein rot bewehrter, rot bezungter schwarzer Adler.
Origin/meaning
Zell im Harmersbach was founded by the Gengenbach Abbey in the 13th century and became an imperial city in the 14th century. All seals since the 13th century until the 19th century showed the imperial eagle. After the city had become a part of Baden in the early 19th century, the arms showed the eagle with a breastshield of Baden, and with the crest and supporters of Baden. Since 1903 the old arms are restored.
 The seal from 1287 |  The seal from 1555 |  The seal from 1618 |
 The seal from 1670 |  The seal from 1699 |  The seal from 1700 |
 The seal from 1747 |  The seal from 1808 |  The seal from 1875 |
 The seal from 1908 |  The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
