Konz

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KONZ

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Trier-Saarburg (until 1969 Saarburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Konz
Additions : 1969 Kommlingen; 1970 Filzen (1969 Hamm bei Filzen), Könen, Mennig (1969 Krettnach, Niedermennig), Oberemmel

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1950. The arms symbolise the Saar and Mosel rivers that join near Konz. The rose is derived from the seals of the priors of the Karthaus Abbey. The anchor is the symbol of S. Nicholas, patron saint of Konz and of shipping in general.