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Additions : 1970 [[Sankt Tönis]], [[Vorst (Tönisvorst)|Vorst]] | Additions : 1970 [[Sankt Tönis]], [[Vorst (Tönisvorst)|Vorst]] | ||
[[File:tonisvor.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:tonisvor.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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| In Silber eine durchgehende, gestürzte blaue Spitze, belegt mit einem schwebenden goldenen Antoniuskreuz. | |||
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The arms are a combination of symbols from the arms of the former municipalities. The T stands for the name of the city, as well as for St. Anthony, after whom the city is named. His symbol is the tau-cross (or T-shaped cross). The V-shape is taken from the arms of Vorst, and forms the letter V. The colours are taken from the arms of both towns. | The arms are a combination of symbols from the arms of the former municipalities. The T stands for the name of the city, as well as for St. Anthony, after whom the city is named. His symbol is the tau-cross (or T-shaped cross). The V-shape is taken from the arms of Vorst, and forms the letter V. The colours are taken from the arms of both towns. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Information from http://www.toenisvorst.de | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Information from http://www.toenisvorst.de | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities T|Tonisvorst]] | [[Category:German Municipalities T|Tonisvorst]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 7 January 2024
TÖNISVORST
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Viersen (until 1974 Kempen-Krefeld)
Additions : 1970 Sankt Tönis, Vorst
| German | In Silber eine durchgehende, gestürzte blaue Spitze, belegt mit einem schwebenden goldenen Antoniuskreuz. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on June 22, 1972.
The arms are a combination of symbols from the arms of the former municipalities. The T stands for the name of the city, as well as for St. Anthony, after whom the city is named. His symbol is the tau-cross (or T-shaped cross). The V-shape is taken from the arms of Vorst, and forms the letter V. The colours are taken from the arms of both towns.
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