Last modified: 2020-08-29 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: kappel-grafenhausen | parted per pale | fish(3) | angel |
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It is a white-red vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
Shield parted per pale; at dexter Gules, between two oars Or in pale, two fish Argent in saltire facing downwards and superimposed by a fish Argent in pale facing upwards; at sinister Azure, on base Vert an angel statant, dressed and winged Argent, holding a saltire Sable standing on base.
Meaning:
The arms display the arms of the former independent municipalities of Kappel and Grafenhausen without any changes. Both were based on local seals from 1617 (Kappel) and 1650 (Grafenhausen). Fish and oars are alluding to the location of Kappel on the banks of Rhine and Elz. The meaning of the angel representing Grafenhausen is completely unknown.
Source: Landeskundliches Informationssystem Baden-Württemberg
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
Banner and arms were approved on 27 March 1987 by the county administration, published in GABl 688/1988.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
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