Grüningen (Pohlheim)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
GRÜNINGEN
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Incorporated into : 1971 Pohlheim
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are already known since the early 15th century. The oldest document with the seal dates from 1459, but the small shield shows the arms of the Lords of Falkenstein-Münzenberg, who owned the village before 1418. The colours are known since the 17th century. The origin of the tree is not known.
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.