Eisenberg (Pfalz)

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EISENBERG

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Donnersbergkreis (until 1969 Kirchheimbolanden)
Additions : 1962 Stauf
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Eisenberg

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The origin of the horseshoes is not known. It may be a canting symbol (Hufeisen = horseshoe), in any case it was used as the symbol of the village in the 15^th century. The oldest seal of the town dates from the 15^th century and was used until 1622. It showed a single horseshoe in a shield. In the 17^th century the number was increased to three. The arms were granted in 1844 by King Ludwig I of Bayern in the colours of the Teutonic Order, who had some possessions in the town. The arms haven't changed since and the horseshoe is used as a symbol for the city in the arms of the district.