Last modified: 2020-08-29 by klaus-michael schneider
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It is a white vertical monocolour. At its top is a black inscription "Meiißenheim"(1st line) "Kürzell" (2nd line). At its bottom are the coats of arms of Meißenheim proper left slightly in bend and Kürzell in normal position but a bit lower. Both are topped by their municipality names in black letters.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
Meißenheim was ruled by the Lords of Geroldseck and since the 15th century by several kins of local knights. In 1806 it became a dominion of Baden. Local seals since the end of the 18th century already displayed an annulet, which probably hadn't been more than a local symbol. Attempts of the village mayor in 1935, to introduce a titmouse (German: Meise) as a canting symbol failed. The tinctures are those of Baden. They were fixed in 1967.
Meaning:
Meißenheim was ruled by the Lords of Geroldseck and since the 15th century by several kins of local knights. In 1806 it became a dominion of Baden. Local seals since the end of the 18th century already displayed an annulet, which probably hadn't been more than a local symbol. Attempts of the village mayor in 1935, to introduce a titmouse (German: Meise) as a canting symbol failed. The tinctures are those of Baden. They were fixed in 1967.
Source: Landeskundliches Informationssystem Baden-Württemberg
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
Shield Argent, a saint, dressed Gules, holding a gridiron Sable in bend by his right hand, and an inescutcheon Or in bend, charged with a plough share Gules, by his left hand.
Meaning:
The saint is St. Lawrence, local patron saint of Kürzell, recognisable by his attribute, the gridiron. The plough share probably is a mere local symbol.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
The banner was never approved officially.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Aug 2020
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