Municipality of Waldenbuch (Germany)

Gemeinde Waldenbuch, Kreis Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg

Last modified: 2013-09-23 by klaus-michael schneider
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Municipality of Waldenbuch

Waldenbuch Banner

Description of banner:
It is a green - white vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: Stefan Schwoon spotted this banner on 13 June 2004 in a local street (Vordere Seestraße).
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 22 Sep 2013

Waldenbuch Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
In a silver (= white) shield is a green, rooted beech tree. The stem is superimposed by a black attire.
Meaning:
Waldenbuch gained city rights by the Counts of Hohenberg and was first mentioned as a city in 1363. The oldest known seal from the 15th century and displays a branch of beech (German: Buche) beneath an attire. The beech is a canting element. The attire is symbolizing the Counts of Württemberg, the former rulers. Later seals all showed the same pattern in the 17th century. The new seals displayed a shield with the above arms. The current pattern was first used in paintings in 1584/1588 with the beech standing on the base. In 1604 there had also been a version without attire.
Source: Stadler 1971, p.107
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 22 Sep 2013

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