Rodalben

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

RODALBEN

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Südwestpfalz
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Rodalben

Official blazon

In Blau ein linksgewendeter goldbewehrter, rotbezungter silberner Greif.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 22, 1948.

The arms are based on an 18^th century seal of Rodalben and Petersberg. The griffin is derived from the arms of the Margraves of Baden, who ruled the village at the time. The griffin is a supporter of the Baden arms.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.