Dinslaken

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DINSLAKEN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Wesel (until 1974 Dinslaken)
Additions : 1917 Hiesfeld (partly); 1975 Walsum (partly)

Official blazon

In Silber eine rote Torburg mit offenem Tor in der beidseitigs ansteigenden Zinnenmauer mit drei Türmen; der mittlere breiter, höher und gezinnt, die schlankeren Seitentürme haben Kugelspitzen.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 23, 1928, but the arms have been used for centuries.

Dinslaken received city rights in 1273 by Dietrich IV of Kleve. The first seal, which was probably made shortly afterwards, already shows a similar image. In smaller seals and now also in the arms, the city walls and the castle have only been simplified.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

The arms by Stadler with blue roofs

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