Owen

OWEN

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

Official blazon

German	In Silber der schwarze lateinische Großbuchstabe O.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

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

From the late 17th until the early 20^th 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 16^th century arms.

The arms in the Chorographia Württemberg (Wolleber, 1591)	The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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