Rentweinsdorf

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

RENTWEINSDORF

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Hassberge
Additions : 1971Losbergsgereuth; 1978 Salmsdorf, Sendelbach, Treinfeld

Official blazon

In Rot oben eine silberne Waage, unten ein silberner Schild, darin ein roter Schrägwellenbalken, beseitet oben von einem fünfstrahligen roten Stern.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on May 6, 1981.

The arms show a pair of scales as the main element. The scales represent the former markets in the village, as well the historical court held in the village by the Von Rotenhan family. The family acquired the village in loan from the Bishop of Würzburg in 1497 and played a major role in the development of the village. In the 17th century they built their new estate in the village as well. The family arms are shon as a small shield under the scales in the municipal arms. The colours are those of the State of Wirzburg as well as from the Von Rotenhan family.