Haslach im Kinzigtal

HASLACH IM KINZIGTAL

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Wolfach)
Additions : 1971 Bollenbach

Official blazon

German	In Silber auf grünem Dreiberg ein grüner Haselstrauch mit sieben einblättrigen Zweigen, der mittlere beiderseits mit je zwei, die beiden unteren mit je einem Fruchtstand.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Haslach was first mentioned as a city in the middle of the 13^th century. The oldest seal is known from 1342 and shows already the canting hazel bush (Hasel in German). Ever since the seals and arms of the city have show the hazel. The size, shape and number of hazelnuts, however, has varied widely during the centuries.

The seals of the city:

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  Seal from 13442

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  Seal from 1374-1671

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  Seal from 1446-1559

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  Seal from 1572-1622

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  Seal from 1631

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  Seal from 1674

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  Seal from 1684

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  Seal from 1685

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  Seal from 1757

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  Seal from 1777

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  Seal from 1791-1899

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  Seal from 1797-1804

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  Seal from the late 19th century

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  Seal from the late 19th century

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  Seal from the late 19th century

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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