Owen

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Wappen von Owen/Arms (crest) of Owen
OWEN

Country : Germany
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State : Baden-Württemberg
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District (Kreis) : Esslingen
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(until 1973 Nürtingen)


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Official blazon
German In Silber der schwarze lateinische Großbuchstabe O.
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Origin/meaning

Owen was founded before 1225 by the Dukes of Teck close to their castle. In the early 14th century the city became a possession of Württemberg. The letter O as the town's initial appeared for the first time in the 15th century seals. As arms the O is known since 1535.

From the late 17th until the early 20th century often a deer antler of Württemberg was placed over the letter O. The present arms were officially adopted in 1931 and are identical to the 16th century arms.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.




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