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The oak tree in the arms is derived from the historical Dreieich (three-oaks) district. The oak appears already in the oldest seal of the city, known since 1639. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the oak was placed in a shield and the colours were defined. Still sometimes the arms were shown in more natural colours, see below. | The oak tree in the arms is derived from the historical Dreieich (three-oaks) district. The oak appears already in the oldest seal of the city, known since 1639. In the 19<sup>th</sup> century the oak was placed in a shield and the colours were defined. Still sometimes the arms were shown in more natural colours, see below. | ||
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File:Offenbach am Main1867.jpg|alt=Wappen von Offenbach am Main/Arms (crest) of Offenbach am Main|The arms in 1867 | File:Offenbach am Main1867.jpg|alt=Wappen von Offenbach am Main/Arms (crest) of Offenbach am Main|The arms in 1867 | ||
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Country : Germany  State : Hessen  District (Kreis) : Free Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt)
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| German | In Blau einen bewurzelten silbernen Eichbaum mit fünf silbernen Eicheln auf blauem Grund. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The oak tree in the arms is derived from the historical Dreieich (three-oaks) district. The oak appears already in the oldest seal of the city, known since 1639. In the 19th century the oak was placed in a shield and the colours were defined. Still sometimes the arms were shown in more natural colours, see below.
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The arms in 1867
Seal from around 1900
Seal from around 1900
The arms of Offenbach as shown in the 1890s
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
The arms in the Abadie albums
Municipal stationery, 1960s
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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