Bisingen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

BISINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Zollernalbkreis (until 1973 Hechingen)
Additions : 1972 Wessingen, Zimmern; 1974 Thanheim

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 14, 1953.

The mitre is the symbol of the Lords of Bisingen, who ruled the village in the 14th and 15^th century. The wheel symbolises the modern industrialisation of the village since the late 19^th century.

Literature : Bardua, 1987