Coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg

The coat of arms of the German state of Baden-Württemberg features a greater and a lesser version.

The coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg was determined after the merging of the former German states Baden, Württemberg-Baden and Württemberg-Hohenzollern, that were divided due to different occupying forces after World War II, in 1952.

The shield shows three black lions with red tongues on a golden background.

The name of Suabia had long been discussed for use with the newly created state but it failed to be adopted due to resistance from parts of Baden.The six small coat of arms at the top stand for the origins of parts of Baden-Württemberg.

The lesser coat of arms features the shield topped with crown styled like leaves that symbolises the people's sovereignty after the abolishment of monarchy in Germany.