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Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) German Civic Heraldry
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IMMENHAUSEN
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Kassel (until 1973 Hofgeismar)
 Origin/meaning:
Immenhausen received city rights in the late 13th century. The oldest known seal dates from 1303 and already shows the same composition as on the arms, three towers and the lion of Hessen (compare also Homberg an der Ohm). Later the lion was placed in a shield.
In the 15th century the arches were replaced by a small mountain, later by a city wall, still all with the small shield of Hessen. These were restored in the early 20th century.
The colours of the towers have changed regularly, in the early 20th century f.e. the towers were shown with red rooftops.
 The arms as shown in the Kaffee Hag books
 Paper seal from the 19th century. source
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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