Biberach an der Riss

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Wappen von Biberach an der Riss/Arms (crest) of Biberach an der Riss
BIBERACH AN DER RISS

Country : Germany
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State : Baden-Württemberg
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District (Kreis) : Biberach
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German In Blau ein aufgerichteter, golden gekrönter goldener Biber.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1962.

Biberach was already a city in 1240 and the oldest seal is known since 1258. The seal shows the canting beaver (Biber) between a tree and the Imperial Eagle. In later seals the two animals were each placed on a small shield. At the same time the beaver was placed in a small shield on the breast of the eagle. The present arms were granted in 1488 by Emperor Friedrich III, but the colours were in silver a blue beaver, crowned red. Later the colours changed to blue and gold.

In two 15th century armorials only the imperial eagle is shown as arms.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag Albums, 1920s




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