Kirchheim unter Teck

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KIRCHHEIM UNTER TECK

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Esslingen (until 1972 Nürtingen)
Additions : 1935 Lindorf, Ötlingen; 1972 Jesingen, Nabern

Official blazon
German	Unter goldenem Schildhaupt, darin eine schwarze Hirschstange, in Blau ein mit Kesselrinken besetztes silbernes Kreuz (Kirchenspange).
English	unter Teck No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

Origin/meaning

Kirchheim was founded in the 13^th century by the Dukes of Teck, who also granted the city rights in 1260. The lower part of the arms shows the so-called Kirchheimer cross, which origin is not known. Until 1306 the cross is shown on the seals besides the diamonds of the arms of the Dukes of Teck. From 1306-1325 the diamonds were replaced by the arms of Austria, as the city became a possession of the Habsburg family.

After 1325 the city became part of Württemberg and the antler of Württemberg was placed above the cross. Ever since the antler has been used above the cross, and the colours are known since 1535.