Gerresheim

GERRESHEIM

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Incorporated into: 1909 Düsseldorf

Wappen von Gerresheim/Arms (crest) of Gerresheim
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were never officially granted, but are based on the oldest seal of the city, dating from 1392. The small arms in the upper right corner probably are the real city arms.

The lion is the lion of the Counts of Berg, who ruled the area for many centuries and who granted the city rights in 1368. The three stars are of unknown origin, it has been speculated that they represent the three patron saints of the city and the local abbey.

Seal of Gerresheim

Seal from around 1900
Seal of Gerresheim

The arms in an album from around 1900





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Literature: Background provided by Joachim Beeck; Image Kaffee Hag album