Offenbach (Kusel)

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OFFENBACH

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Kusel
Incorporated into : 1969 Offenbach-Hundheim

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

Offenbach received city rights in 1330 from Emperor Ludwig of Bayern. The oldest seals of the city date from the late 15^th century and already show the arms. The wavy bend is a canting symbol (Bach=stream). The star most likely was a symbol of the local court. The meaning of the rose is not known.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Debus, 1988

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