Eltville am Rhein

ELTVILLE AM RHEIN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Rheingau-Taunus Kreis (until 1973 Rheingaukreis)
Additions: 1972 Hattenheim; 1977 Erbach (Rheingau), Martinsthal, Rauenthal

Official blazon
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English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms are known since the 14^th century, as they appeared on a tower in the town dating from the 14^th century. The arms also appeared on 16^th century borderstones, and in 1600 also on the local seal. The oldest seal showes the wheel of the State of Mainz and the arms of Archbishop Heinrich von Virneburg of Mainz, who granted the city rights. Later seals show the wheel of Mainz and the key, but the key placed below the wheel. The double wheel is the arms of the city of Mainz and the key the symbol of St. Peter.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892	Seal from around 1900
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925	City bond Montrichard and Eltville am Rhein

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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