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WINNWEILER

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Donnersbergkreis
Additions : 1969 Hochstein; 1979 Alsenbrück-Langmeil, Potzbach
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Winnweiler

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 19, 1864.

The arms are derived from the 18^th century seal of the village, which showed an oak tree. The meaning is probably that the oak is a symbol of justice.