Niederweiler (Eifel)

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NIEDERWEILER

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bitburg-Prüm (until 1970 Bitburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Bitburg-Land

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on March 25, 1992.

The village historically belonged to the County of Vianden. On the shield of Vianden two candles are placed, the symbol of St. Blasius, the patron saint of the village.

Literature : Wappenbuch der Verbandsgemeinde Bitburg-Land 1995.