Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis

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RHEIN-PFALZ-KREIS (RP, until 2003 LUDWIGSHAFEN, LU)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Additions : 1969 Speyer

Official blazon

(1971) Im schräglinks durch einen silbernen Wellenbalken geteilten Schild nach oben rechts in Schwarz ein goldener, rotbewehrter, nach links schreitender Löwe, links unten in Blau ein silbernes schwebendes Kreuz, aufgelegt ein rotes Herzschild mit zwei goldenen Seerosenblättern, an sich zweimal kreuzenden Stängeln.

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Origin/meaning

The old (left) arms were granted on October 13, 1960.

The lion is the lion of the Pfalz, as the largest part of the district historically belonged to the Pfalz. The key is derived from the arms of the city of Mutterstadt. The lower part shows the Rhine Valley and river as well as the water lily leaves, as a typical symbol for the district.

The new arms were granted in 1971.

The new arms combine elements from the old arms with the cross of Speyer.