Osterburken

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OSTERBURKEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Neckar-Odenwald Kreis (until 1973 Odenwaldkreis)
Additions : 1971 Hemsbach; 1974 Bofsheim; 1975 Schlierstadt

Official blazon

In Silber ein sechsspeichiges rotes Rad.

Origin/meaning

Osterburken was a possession of the Counts of Hanau and received city rights in 1356 from Emperor Charles IV. In 1376 the city became part of the State of Mainz and remained so until 1802. From the first known seal, dating from the 16^th century, the city has used the wheel of Mainz on its arms. In the 19^th century, when the city was part of Baden, the colours were changed from black in silver, but in the late 19^th century the colours of Mainz were restored. However, the colours were exchanged, the original arms showed a white wheel on a red field.