Mainz-Bingen

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MAINZ-BINGEN (MZ)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Additions : 1969 Bingen, Mainz

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on May 6, 1970.

The arms combine symbols from the two older arms, and show the three main historical rulers in the area, the Imperial eagle, the wheel of the State of Mainz and the lion of the Pfalz.

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