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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
German Civic Heraldry
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HEILBRONN
State : Baden-Württemberg
Urban District (Stadtkreis) : Heilbronn
Additions : 1933 Böckingen, 1938 Neckargartach, Sontheim ; 1974 Biberach,
Frankenbach,
Horkheim,
Kirchhausen,
Klingenberg
 Origin/meaning:
Heilbronn was founded in 1220 as a Royal city by Emperor Friedrich II. In 1281 it became a free Imperial city. As all free Imperial cities Heilbronn used the Imperial Eagle in its seals. At first the eagle faced left, but since the 14th century until today the eagle faces right (which is more common).
Most Imperial cities use a breast-shield to distinguish the arms. For Heilbronn a small shield with the letters H and B was used until 1556. In that year the three-coloured shield appears in images and architecture in the city. At first the colours were blue-silver-red, which in the 19th century were replaced by the present red-silver-blue. The meaning or origin of the colours is not known.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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