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'''WEHRHEIM'''
'''WEHRHEIM'''

Revision as of 05:51, 27 December 2022


WEHRHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Hochtaunuskreis (until 1975 Usingen)
Additions : 1972 Obernhain, Pfaffenwiesbach

Wappen von Wehrheim/Arms (crest) of Wehrheim
Official blazon
German
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1953 and are based on the 15th century seals of the city. The arms show the two lions of the Counts of Diez, who ruled the area until 1388, combined with the initial of the town.

The arms, however, were 'forgotten' in later centuries and in the early 19th century the new seal of the municipality showed a rather strange building with two towers. The building, a Wehrbau (or 'defending building') was a canting symbol. In the end of the 19th century the building was shown in the colours of Diez by Hupp (see below). These arms were used, but never approved, until 1953.

Wappen von Wehrheim

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925


Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.


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