Stockach
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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STOCKACH
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Konstanz (until 1972 Stockach)
Additions : 1971 Hindelwangen; 1972 Winterspüren; 1973 Espasingen, Mahlspüren im Tal; 1974 Raithaslach, Zizenhausen; 1975 Hoppetenzell, Mahlspüren im Hegau, Wahlwies
Official blazon
In Gold ein silberner Schrägbalken, belegt mit einem gestümmelten roten Ast und begleitet von je einer schrägliegenden, vierendigen blauen Hirschstange.
Origin/meaning
The city was founded in the late 13th century, but before 1283, by the Counts of Veringen-Nellenburg. After they became extinct the city became a possession of the Lords of Tengen, who sold the city to Austria in 1465.
The seals until the 16th century only show the canting stick (Stock), which was augmented in the 16th century with the two antlers from the arms of the Counts of Veringen-Nellenbach. The arms thus have never changed since, except that in the 19th century and until 1937 an angel was used as a supporter. The colours were officially described in 1898.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.