Municipality of Wannweil (Germany)

Gemeinde Wannweil, Kreis Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg

Last modified: 2013-06-05 by klaus-michael schneider
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Municipality of Wannweil

Wannweil Municipal Banner

Description of banner:
It is a white - red vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: Stefan Schwoon's database and
""Wappenbuch - Die St ädte- und Gemeindewappen im Landkreis Reutlingen" , Münsingen-Rietheim, 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 May 2013

Wannweil Municipal Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
On the base of a red shield is a green hill. On the hill stands a silver (= white) tower's ruin. A silver (= white) snake with a black zig-zag bordure, crowned golden (= yellow) is winding out of the door.
Meaning:
The ensemble is displaying an urban legend that a snake is guarding a treasure, which is hidden in the tower.
Source: Landeskundliches Informationssystem Baden-Württemberg

Banner and coat of arms were approved on 16 January 1956 by minister of interior of Baden-Württemberg.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 May 2013

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