Bad Schussenried

BAD SCHUSSENRIED

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Biberach
Additions: 1972 Otterswang, Steinhausen bei Schussenried; 1974 Reichenbach bei Schussenried

Official blazon
German	In Silber ein linksgewendeter, doppelschwänziger roter Löwe.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms show the (legendary) arms of the Lords of Schussenried, who founded the Schussenried Abbey in 1183. The abbey ruled the city and its surroundings until 1802. The lion first appeared in the local seals around 1600. The arms were officially granted in 1948.

Wappen von Bad Schussenried/Coat of arms (crest) of Bad Schussenried

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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