Bellersheim

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BELLERSHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Incorporated into: 1977 Hungen

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

Unter rotem Schildhaupt in von Schwarz und Gold gespaltenem Schild vorne ein von rechts nach links über einen goldenen Steigbügel laufender silberner Gürtel mit goldener Schnalle und Spitze, beseitet von sieben goldenen Schindeln.

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 23, 1965.

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The arms below were proposed in 1956.

Wappen von Bellersheim/Arms (crest) of Bellersheim

These arms are a simplified version of the 16th century seal of the village, which shows St. George killing the dragon. St. George was the local patron saint. To simplify the image the dragon is killed by a red cross, the symbol of St. George.




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Literature: Hessisches Ortswappenbuch, 1956.