Berkheim Municipality (Germany)

Gemeinde Berkheim, Landkreis Biberach, Baden-Württemberg

Last modified: 2018-09-19 by klaus-michael schneider
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Berkheim Municipality

Berkheim Banner

It is a yellow-red vertical bicolour. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
Source: this online catalogue
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Sep 2018

Berkheim Coat of Arms

Shield Gules, a pilgrim's hat Or, above two scallops Or in fess.
Meaning:
Hat and scallop are attributes of St. Willebold, whose name day is celebrated in an annual festival. The colours are those of the Counts of Calw. The saint is said to have belonged to their kin. Due to a legend he entered the village terminally ill in 1230 and he died in a barn, accompanied by signs and wonders. His remains are buried in the local church.
Source: Landeskundliches Informationssystem Baden-Württemberg
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Sep 2018

Banner and arms were approved on 18 November 1957 by Minister of Interior of Baden-Württemberg, published in GABl 501/1957.
Source: Stefan Schwoon's database
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Sep 2018

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