Elberfeld

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)
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ELBERFELD

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Wuppertal
Incorporated into : 1929 Wuppertal

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Origin/meaning

The lion is the lion of the Counts of Berg, holding the symbol of St. Lawrence, the local patron saint.

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Seals from around 1900
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Seals from around 1900
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The arms as shown around 1900
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The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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