Bauerbach (Bretten)

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BAUERBACH

Province/State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Karlsruhe
Incorporated into: 1972 Bretten

Wappen von Bauerbach (Bretten)/Arms (crest) of Bauerbach (Bretten)
Official blazon
German Im gespaltenen Schild vorn in Gold ein rotbewehrter und rot bezungter halber schwarzer Adler am Spalt, hinten in Rot eine aufrechte goldene Hacke.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Bauerbach was first a free Imperial estate, which in the 15th century was acquired by the abbey of Hirsau. In 1511 it was sold to the Bishops of Speyr and in 1803 it became part of Baden.

The arms are known form a seal since 1537, but the seal probably dates from the 15th century. All later seals show the same arms. The eagle is the symbol for the Inperial character of the village. The left part shows a farmer's tool, which is probably used as a village sign. The arms were granted in 1911 in the imperial colours for the eagle and in the colours of Baden for the tool.





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