Hattert

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HATTERT

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Westerwaldkreis (until 1974 Oberwesterwaldkreis)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Hachenburg

Official blazon

(de) Gespalten von Gold und Rot, vorn drei blaue Nägel, hinten ein goldener blaubewehrter rotgezungter herschauender Löwe.

Origin/meaning

The naikls refer to the oldest known Lord of the village, Gerhaed Nayl. His family ruled the village for four generations and the nails are a canting element for the family. The lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Sayn, to whom the village historically belonged.