Altenstadt (Iller)

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ALTENSTADT (ILLER) (until 1903 Illereichen, 1903-1972 Illereichen-Altenstadt)

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Neu-Ulm (until 1973 Illertissen)
Additions : 1972 Dattenhausen, Herrenstetten; 1976 Untereichen; 1978 Bergenstetten, Filzingen

Official blazon

(de) In Silber auf grünem Boden ein grüner Eichbaum mit goldenen Eicheln.

Origin/meaning

The arms were probably adopted by the town in the second half of the 19^th century. The oak is a canting symbol (Eiche=oak). At least in 1835 the town did not use any arms, it was said that all archives were abroad. No old seals or pictures existed, so the municipality started to use the oak.