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The arms were granted on September 15, 1955.
The arms were granted on September 15, 1955.



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GEMÜNDEN AM MAIN (GEM)

State : Bayern
Incorporated into : 1973 Main-Spessart

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 15, 1955.

The arms show the arms of the Counts of Rieneck, who ruled the largest part of the district from the 12th century until 1559. The wavy bars represent the rivers Sinn and Saale that run into the Main river.

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.