Founded in 1855 Corps Alemannia boasts a rich history. Initially named Agronomia it was established in Freising. Only students from the Weihenstephan agricultural college could join. Its early members were largely landowners and agricultural officials. In 1905 Agronomia relocated to Munich abandoning its specialized membership.
Corps Alemannia’s history is intertwined with several significant events. From 1913 to 1930 it was part of the Rudolstädter Senioren-Convent RSC. There it formed the Black Cartel with other prominent Corps. The RSC later merged into the Weinheimer Senioren-Convent WSC. Like many student organizations Corps Alemannia ceased operations from 1935 to 1949. This was a consequence of Nazi rule. The Corps lost its Schwabing house during this period.
In 1954 Corps Alemannia absorbed many former members of the Palatia Halle Corps. Four years later it was renamed Corps Alemannia. Note this is a different Alemannia from previous Munich Corps of the same name. Since 1954 it maintains a friendship with Corps Alemannia Kiel. A move to Schwanthalerstraße 129 in 2005 led to several police interventions mainly due to noise complaints.
The Corps Alemannia’s colors are black gold and green. This follows the motto “From black earth grows golden fruit the green seed”. Members wear a black cap and active members wear a black Kneipjacke. Foxes wear a black and gold fox ribbon. The coat of arms incorporates a golden plow on a black background the Weihenstephan coat of arms and the founding date. The Corps motto is “Unity makes strong”. Corps Alemannia’s story is one of enduring tradition adaptation and a significant place in Munich’s student culture. Its continued existence despite wartime interruptions and social changes demonstrates its resilience.