Speicher (Eifel)

SPEICHER

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm (until 1969 Bitburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Speicher

Official blazon
German	In Schwarz eine eingeschweifte rote Spitze, darin eine wachsende goldene Ähre; vorne ein goldener Krug, hinten ein goldenes Töpferrad.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1948.

The upper part of the arms shows two symbols for the pottery industry in the town, which was first mentioned in Roman times and played a major role in the local economy until the 19^th century. The lower half symbolises agriculture.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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