Bad Kreuznach (kreis)

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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BAD KREUZNACH (KH)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Additions : 1932 Meisenheim

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 13, 1939.

The arms show in the upper part the lion of the Pfalz and in the lower part the arms of the Counts of Sponheim. The district historically belonged to the Pfalz and Sponheim.

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.