Griesheim

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GRIESHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Darmstadt-Dieburg (until 1973 Darmstadt)

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of the village, dating from the 16^th century shows a horseshoe and an arrow-shaped village symbol. In the next seal, known from 1649, the latter had changed into a goose-foot. The rose also appeared in 1649. The colours were determined in 1915. The meaning of the rose is not known, it may be a symbol for the local court.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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Griesheim

Origin/meaning

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