Gersfeld
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GERSFELD
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Fulda
Additions : 1971 Mosbach, Rengersfeld, Rodenbach, Rommers, Sandberg; 1972 Altenfeld, Dalherda, Gichenbach, Hettenhausen, Maiersbach, Obernhausen, Schachen
German | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were designed in 1866, but officially granted in 1950.
The brick wall symbolises the acquisition of city rights in 1359. The linden tree is a symbol for the former court in the village, as well as for the mighty linden tree that was standing on the local market square until 1814.
The arms in an 1884 book |
The municipal stamp shown in 1892 |
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.