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The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The seal showed a castle on a small hill. In the present arms the wheel replaced the hill and symbolises industry. The colours are derived from the colours of the State of [[Strasbourg]], to which the city historically belonged. | The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The seal showed a castle on a small hill. In the present arms the wheel replaced the hill and symbolises industry. The colours are derived from the colours of the State of [[Strasbourg]], to which the city historically belonged. | ||
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File:Oppenauz10.jpg|alt=Siegel von Oppenau/City seal of Oppenau|The seal from 1425-1454 | File:Oppenauz10.jpg|alt=Siegel von Oppenau/City seal of Oppenau|The seal from 1425-1454 | ||
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Country : Germany  State : Baden-Württemberg  District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis  (until 1971 Offenburg) Additions: |
| German | In Silber auf rotem Sockel eine rote Burg mit zwei spitzbedachten Zinnentürmen und niedrigerem giebelartigem Mittelturm, beiderseits und unten umschlossen von einer runden, nach außen umgeklappten roten Zinnenmauer. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1959.
The arms are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from the 14th century. The seal showed a castle on a small hill. In the present arms the wheel replaced the hill and symbolises industry. The colours are derived from the colours of the State of Strasbourg, to which the city historically belonged.
Image gallery
The seal from 1425-1454
The seal from 1474-1609
The seal from 1499-1622
The seal from 1662-1664
The seal from 1720
The seal from 1770
19th century seal
19th century seal
The seal from 1899
Seal from around 1910
The arms in 1596
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the District hall in Offenburg
Municipal stationery, 1960s
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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