Hohenahr

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HOHENAHR

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Lahn-Dill Kreis
Additions : 1972 Ahrdt, Erda, Großaltenstädten, Hohensolms; 1977 Altenkirchen, Mudersbach

Official blazon

(de) In Gold einen blauen Eichenast mit 6 Blättern und 3 roten Eicheln, wachsend aus einer verkürzten und eingebogenen roten, mit einem goldenen Löwenkopf belegten Spitze.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 7, 1988.

The lion head is taken from the arms of the COunts of Solms, as the area was historically part of the County Solms. The oak tree is a common tree in the local forests. The number of leaves refers to the 6 former municipalities.