Hockweiler

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HOCKWEILER

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Trier-Saarburg (until 1969 Trier)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Trier-Land

Wappen von Hockweiler/Arms (crest) of Hockweiler
Official blazon
German

Von Grün über Silber geteilt, oben eine mit blauen und roten Halbedelsteinen besetzte goldene Krone, unten in Blau Schlägel und Hammer gekreuzt mit Meißel.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 20, 2001.

The crown refers to St. Mary, the local patron saint. The green colour refers to the agricultural character of the municipality. The base shows the (former) importance of the stone and basalt mining in the area.


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Literature: Information from Verbandsgemeinde Trier-Land