Hemsbach (Rhein-Neckar Kreis)
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HEMSBACH
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Neckar Kreis (until 1973 Mannheim) State : Baden-Württemberg
Official blazon
In Silber ein schwarzes Joch (Lenkscheit), begleitet oben und unten von je einer roten Rose mit grünen Kelchblättern.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1910, but are based on the oldest seal of the village, known since 1490. The arms show a yoke and two roses. The yoke probably is a symbol for agriculture, the roses may be a symbol of justice, but their origin is not quite clear. The colours were finally determined in 1910 as no historical colours were known.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.