Budenheim

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BUDENHEIM

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Mainz-Bingen (until 1969 Mainz)

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the 16^th century seal of the village, and show the patron saint, St. Pancratius. As no historical colours were known, it was decided to use the colours of the State of Mainz to which the village historically belonged. The arms have been in use since the early 20^th century.In 1956 it was proposed to use only the banner of St. Pancratius as arms instead of the whole composition.

The proposal of 1956: