If you know how the name of this German settlement is translated from the Goethe language, then absolutely no one has a question why the coat of arms of Stuttgart has just such an outline. And the name comes from the German Stutengarten, which means "stable garden", so a strong, beautiful stallion is located on the main symbol of the city.
Immersion in history
Today Stuttgart is an important industrial center in Germany, with the sixth largest population in the country. In addition, the city has a capital status, since representatives of the official government of the state of Baden-Württemberg sit here.
Meanwhile, the date of the foundation of Stuttgart is 950; the birth of a new settlement is associated with the name of the Swabian Duke Ludolf. Throughout history, this German city has played an important role, changing leading roles. Now it is the main city of the county, then the elector, and since 1806 it becomes the capital of the kingdom of Württemberg.
With the appearance on these lands of the brainchild of Karl Benz, the first car factories, Stuttgart becomes the capital and "cradle" of the German automotive industry. The factories will later grow into a huge corporation with the world famous name "Mercedes-Benz".
The brainchild of another car enthusiast Ferdinand Porsche will appear in 1931 also in Stuttgart. Porsche, one of the most expensive and beautiful cars, will have fans all over the world. The logo of the iron horse company will be a modified coat of arms of the city.
Beautiful and proud animal
Any color photo of the coat of arms of Stuttgart will emphasize the stylishness and brevity of the main heraldic sign. This is noticeable, firstly, in the color scheme of the coat of arms, where there are only two colors: yellow (gold), used for the background of the shield; black, conveying the suit of the knight.
The shield has a rounded bottom shape and the only image is a powerful, strong horse turned to the right and rearing up. The waving mane and the waving tail of the animal symbolize movement, the desire to go forward, to develop.
In heraldry, the term "horse" is used, the image of a bareback, rearing up, as on the coat of arms of Stuttgart, is called a "wild horse". This is one of the most ancient heraldic symbols. Considering the year the city was founded, its most important role in the life of the German territories, the choice of such a main symbol of the city is quite justified.
