Runkel

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RUNKEL

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Limburg-Weilburg (until 1975 Oberlahnkreis)
Additions : 1970 Arfurt, Ennerich, Eschenau, Hofen, Schadeck, Steeden, Wirbelau; 1974 Dehrn

Official blazon

In Silber mit blauem Obereck drei rote Pfähle.

Origin/meaning

The arms were devised in 1908 but not officially granted until July 31, 1974.

The arms are derived from the arms of the Lords of Runkel, the oldest known rulers of the village. The family built in 1159 a castle near the village and granted the city rights in 1315. The family became extinct in the late 14^th century. The city used the arms in it seals at least since the 15^th century.

File:Rubkel.hagd.jpg The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.