Wertheim
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WERTHEIM
State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Main-Tauber Kreis (until 1973 Tauberbischofsheim)
Additions : 1913 Bestenheid; 1935 Eichel; 1939 Vockenrot; 1972 Bettingen, Dertingen, Dietenhan, Dörlesberg, Grünenwört, Kembach, Lindelbach, Mondfeld, Nassig, Sachsenhausen, Sonderriet, Urphar, Waldenhausen; 1975 Höhefeld, Reicholzheim
Origin/meaning :
Although Wertheim was mentioned as a city in 1244, it was not before 1306 that King Albrecht I granted the official city rights.
The oldest seal of the city dates from the same time and shows already a shield with the eagle and roses. The arms thus basically never changed since. The eagle is the Imperial Eagle and is used as a symbol for the King. The roses are taken from the arns of the medieval Counts of Wertheim.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.