Bad Windsheim
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Country : Germany  State : Bayern  District (Kreis) : Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim  (until 1973 Uffenheim) Additions:
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| German | In Silber ein golden bewehrter schwarzer Adler mit dem goldenen Großbuchstaben W auf der Brust. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Windsheim was already an imperial city in the 13th century and the oldest seal dates from the late 13th century. It already showed a shield with the Imperial Eagle in front of a throne with a King. Since the 14th century the seals only showed the Imperial Eagle, with or without a shield. In the early 19th century the letter W, the city's initial was added. In 1818 the arms were officially granted. Later in the 19th century the W was placed on a small breastshield. In the early 20th century the breastshield was removed again. In 1965 the arms were again officially granted.
Image gallery
The arms around 1500
The arms in a manuscript +/- 1530
The arms in a manuscript from 1584
The arms in a 17th century manuscript
The arms by Tyroff (1835)
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the Deutsches Wappenmuseum
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s
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