Hadamar

HADAMAR

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Limburg-Weilburg (until 1973 Limburg)
Additions : 1939 Faulbach, Niederhadamar; 1971 Niederweyer, Niederzeuzheim, Oberweyer, Oberzeuzheim, Steinbach

Official blazon

German	In Blau zwei gekreuzte silberne Schwerter mit goldenem Griff und goldener Parierstange begleitet von vier schwebenden silbernen Balkenkreuzen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1907 and are based on the seal of Oberhadamar, which dates from the 15^th century. Instead of two swords, the seal showed two sceptres. From 1570 these were replaced by short swords. The origin and meaning of the arms is not known.

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

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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