Lauchheim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lauchheim is a town in the Ostalbkreis district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated on the upper reaches of the Jagst River. It is known for its long history and the nearby Kapfenburg Castle.
Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes: green on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and white on the right side (heraldic sinister). Charged in the center is the town's coat of arms topped with a silver mural crown with three towers. The shield is silver (white) with two crossed green leeks, accompanied by a black pattée cross above and a black stag antler below.
Symbolism: The green and white colors are derived from the city's coat of arms. The crossed leeks ('Lauch' in German) serve as a canting element representing the town's name, Lauchheim. The black stag antler symbolizes the historic connection to Württemberg, while the black pattée cross refers to the Teutonic Knights, who held the nearby Kapfenburg Castle.
Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes: green on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and white on the right side (heraldic sinister). Charged in the center is the town's coat of arms topped with a silver mural crown with three towers. The shield is silver (white) with two crossed green leeks, accompanied by a black pattée cross above and a black stag antler below.
Symbolism: The green and white colors are derived from the city's coat of arms. The crossed leeks ('Lauch' in German) serve as a canting element representing the town's name, Lauchheim. The black stag antler symbolizes the historic connection to Württemberg, while the black pattée cross refers to the Teutonic Knights, who held the nearby Kapfenburg Castle.
Statistics
Area
40.86 km²
Population
4,827