Dahlem

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

DAHLEM

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen District (Kreis) : Euskirchen
Additions : 1969 Baasem, Berk, Kronenburg, Schmidtheim

Official blazon

Von Silber nach Rot geteilt; oben ein wachsender gold bewehrter roter Adler, unten drei (2 : 1) schrägrechts gestellte silberne Hämmer.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on April 6, 1976.

The upper part of the arms shows the eagle taken from the Lordship Kronenburg, the lower part is taken from the arms of Schmidtheim and represents the iron-industry in the area.

Previously the town used the arms below :

I have no further information on these arms. Any information is welcome !

Literature : Nagel, R. Rheinisches Wappenbuch, 1986; old image send to me by mail.