Zell am Harmersbach

Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

ZELL AM HARMERSBACH

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Wolfach)
Additions : 1974 Oberentersbach; 1975 Unterentersbach, Unterharmersbach

Official blazon

In Gold ein rot bewehrter, rot bezungter schwarzer Adler.

Origin/meaning

Zell im Harmersbach was founded by the Gengenbach Abbey in the 13^th century and became an imperial city in the 14^th century. All seals since the 13^th century until the 19^th century showed the imperial eagle. After the city had become a part of Baden in the early 19^th century, the arms showed the eagle with a breastshield of Baden, and with the crest and supporters of Baden. Since 1903 the old arms are restored.

The seal from 1287	The seal from 1555	The seal from 1618
The seal from 1670	The seal from 1699	The seal from 1700
The seal from 1747	The seal from 1808	The seal from 1875
The seal from 1908	The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925