Waal

WAAL

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Ostallgäu (until 1973 Kaufbeuren)
Additions : 1971 Emmenhausen; 1972 Bronnen; 1978 Waalhaupten

Official blazon
German	In Silber aus silbernen Wolken wachsend der golden nimbierte heilige Nikolaus in rotem Ornat und mit roter Mitra, in der Rechten den goldenen Bischofsstab, in der Linken ein rotes Buch, darauf drei goldene Kugeln.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are first seen on the local seal dating from the late 18^th century. The arms show St. Nicholas, the patron saint of the old church in Waal. On November 22, 1836 the arms were officially granted. The colours are known since 1812.

Wappen von Waal/Coat of arms (crest) of Waal

The arms in Kramer (1841)

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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