Mainz-Bingen

MAINZ-BINGEN (MZ)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Additions: 1969 Bingen, Mainz

Wappen von Mainz-Bingen/Arms (crest) of Mainz-Bingen

Official blazon
German	Unter einem goldenen Schildhaupt, darin ein rot bewehrter, schwarzer Adler, gespalten: vorne in Rot ein sechsspeichiges silbernes Rad (Mainzer Rad), hinten in Schwarz ein rot gekrönter und rot bewehrter goldener Löwe (Pfälzer Löwe).
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on May 6, 1970.

The arms combine symbols from the two older arms, and show the three main historical rulers in the area, the Imperial eagle, the wheel of the State of Mainz and the lion of the Pfalz.

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Postal cancellation

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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