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(de) Von silbernem Schildhaupt, darin ein blaues Schwert, durch Zinnenschnitt mit vier Zinnen geteilt, unten in Rot ein blauer Reichsapfel, gold gerandet mit goldenem Tatzenkreuz. | (de) Von silbernem Schildhaupt, darin ein blaues Schwert, durch Zinnenschnitt mit vier Zinnen geteilt, unten in Rot ein blauer Reichsapfel, gold gerandet mit goldenem Tatzenkreuz. | ||
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The sword is the symbol of St. Martin of Tours, the local patron saint. The orb refers to the fact that the village historically belonged to the 'Reichsritterschaft', which meant that it was an Imperial possession, the orb is an imperial symbol. | The sword is the symbol of St. Martin of Tours, the local patron saint. The orb refers to the fact that the village historically belonged to the 'Reichsritterschaft', which meant that it was an Imperial possession, the orb is an imperial symbol. | ||