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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
German Civic Heraldry

EMMERICH

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Kleve (until 1974 Rees)
Additions : 1969 Borghees, Dornick, Hüthum, Klein-Netterden, Praest, Vrasselt 1975 Elten

Origin/meaning:
The arms are canting (Eimer=Emmer=bucket) and have been used since the 14th century. Emmerich got city rights in 1233 from Count Otto of Geldern; the colours are the colours of Kleve.


The arms on a seal from 1335.

In the early 20th century the arms below were shown in the Kaffee Hag albums. These arms show the arms based on the great seal of the city, with the city walls and two small shields with the bucket.


The arms as shown in the Kaffee Hag albums.

Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag albums 1920s.


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