Nordweststadt
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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NORDWESTSTADT
State : Baden-Württemberg
Borough of (Stadtteil von) : Karlsruhe
Origin/meaning:
The arms are based on the arms of Karlsruhe, with the point reaching the northwestern point of the shield, making it a canting symbol. The chestnut leaf has seven smaller leaves, which stand for the seven settlements in the borough. The chestnut is a common tree in the city.
Literature : Die Wappen in Karlsruhe, 1995.