Neunkirchen (Siegerland)
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NEUNKIRCHEN
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Siegen-Wittgenstein (until 1975 Siegen)
Additions : 1969 Amt Burbach, Altenseelbach, Salchendorf, Struthütten, Wiederstein, Zeppenfeld
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1969 and are identical to the arms of the former municipality of Altenseebach.
The diamonds are derived from the arms of the medieval Lords of Selbach, who played a major role in the local history.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.