Weinbach

WEINBACH

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Limburg-Weilburg (until 1974 Oberlahnkreis)
Additions : 1970 Blessenbach, Freienfels, Gräveneck; 1974 Edelsberg, Elkerhausen

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on July 12, 1983.

The axe is taken from the old arms of Elkerhausen. The division of the shield resembles a river and is canting for the latter part of the name (Bach), whereas the vine leaf is canting for the first part of the name (Wein).

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