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The arms were granted on November 20, 1956. | The arms were granted on November 20, 1956. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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ERBACH (ERB)
State : Hessen
Additions : 1874 Lindenfels, Neustadt
Incorporated into : 1972 Odenwaldkreis
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 20, 1956.
The oak tree symbolises the rich forests in the Odenwald region (Wald=forest). The stars are derived from the arms of the Counts of Erbach, who ruled most of the area until 1806.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.