Oberndorf (Solms)

OBERNDORF

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Lahn-Dill Kreis (until 1973 Wetzlar)
Incorporated into : 1971 Solms

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Origin/meaning

The blue lion is taken from the arms of the Counts of Solms. The small shield with the miner's tools symbolises the former importance of mining in the area. The red and silver coloursa re those of the Lorsch Abbey, to which the village historically belonged.

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