Ennepe-Ruhr Kreis
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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ENNEPE-RUHR KREIS
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Additions : 1929 Hattingen, Schwelm; 1975 Witten city
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on October 2, 1937.
The arms show the chequered bar of the Counts of the Mark, who played a major role in the local history for many centuries. The two wavy bars symbolise the Ennepe and Ruhr rivers.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.