Freiburg (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
FREIBURG (FR)
State : Baden-Württemberg
Incorporated into : 1972 Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on May 8, 1957.
The arms are a combination of the arms of Austria and Baden. Until 1805/06 part of the area belonged to Austria, the other parts to Baden. The eagle on the escutcheon is the arms of the city of Breisach, known since 1278.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.