Municipality of Lichtenstein (Germany)

Gemeinde Lichtenstein, Kreis Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg

Last modified: 2017-11-11 by klaus-michael schneider
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Municipality of Lichtenstein

Lichtenstein Municipal Banner

Description of banner:
It is a white - blue 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, 30 May 2013

Lichtenstein Municipal Coat of Arms

Description of coat of arms:
In a blue shield is a silver (= white) eagle's wing.
Meaning:
he municipality of Unterhausen on occasion of the incorporation of the municipalities of Holzelfingen and Hönau on1 January 1975 renamed itself due to an agreement. The new name was taken from the famous Lichtenstein castle. Thus also the arms of the Lords of Lichtenstein were chosen as municipal arms.
Source: Landeskundliches Informationssystem Baden-Württemberg

Banner and coat of arms were approved on 13 August 1975 by minister of interior of Baden-Württemberg, published in GABl 131/1976.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 May 2013

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