LauffenAmNeckarCrest

Lauffen was founded by the Counts of Lauffen, who became extinct in 1220, But the oldest known Seal, dating from the mid 13th Century, still shows the Eagle of the Counts of Lauffen. The second known Seal only shows the Arms of Baden as the City belonged to Baden until 1346. The next Seal, dating from around 1450, shows for the first time the Walking Messanger. This is most likely a Canting Symbol (Laufer or Messanger/Runner). The figure remained in the Seals and Arms of the City ever since. The letter in it's right hand appeared only in 1593. The Colors are known since 1575.



	Lauffen Am Neckar State: Baden-Wurttemberg District (Kreis): Heilbronn



		Orgin/Meaning: Lauffen was founded by the Counts of Lauffen, who became extinct in 1220, But the oldest known Seal, dating from the mid 13th Century, still shows the Eagle of the Counts of Lauffen. The second known Seal only shows the Arms of Baden as the City belonged to Baden until 1346. The next Seal, dating from around 1450, shows for the first time the Walking Messanger. This is most likely a Canting Symbol (Laufer or Messanger/Runner). The figure remained in the Seals and Arms of the City ever since. The letter in it's right hand appeared only in 1593. The Colors are known since 1575. This is from the Web Pages of Ralf Hartemink