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The arms were probably designed in the early 17<sup>th</sup> century, as city rights were granted in 1605. The man already appeared in the oldest known seal, dating from 1624. The man is a canting figure, Greben (medieval militiaman), in a 17<sup>th</sup> century uniform. All later seals and images how the same composition, although the shape and colours of the figure have changed regularly during the centuries. The above colours are the historical colours used since the 17<sup>th</sup> century. | The arms were probably designed in the early 17<sup>th</sup> century, as city rights were granted in 1605. The man already appeared in the oldest known seal, dating from 1624. The man is a canting figure, Greben (medieval militiaman), in a 17<sup>th</sup> century uniform. All later seals and images how the same composition, although the shape and colours of the figure have changed regularly during the centuries. The above colours are the historical colours used since the 17<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
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Country : Germany  State : Hessen  District (Kreis) : Vogelsbergkreis  (until 1972 Alsfeld) Additions:
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| German | In Gold ein blau gekleideter Grebe mit rotem Speer und silbernem Schwert. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were probably designed in the early 17th century, as city rights were granted in 1605. The man already appeared in the oldest known seal, dating from 1624. The man is a canting figure, Greben (medieval militiaman), in a 17th century uniform. All later seals and images how the same composition, although the shape and colours of the figure have changed regularly during the centuries. The above colours are the historical colours used since the 17th century.
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The seal from 1624
Wappen von Grebenau/Coat of arms (crest) of Grebenau]]
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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