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Walsdorf received city rights in 1358 and was named Walstadt until the 16<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal dates from 1538 and already shows a tower with the lion of the Counts of [[Nassau]]. The village historically belonged to the County Nassau. All later seals show the tower, but the lion was removed in the 19<sup>th</sup> century. In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century the lion was restored. | Walsdorf received city rights in 1358 and was named Walstadt until the 16<sup>th</sup> century. The oldest seal dates from 1538 and already shows a tower with the lion of the Counts of [[Nassau]]. The village historically belonged to the County Nassau. All later seals show the tower, but the lion was removed in the 19<sup>th</sup> century. In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century the lion was restored. | ||
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WALSDORF
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Rheingau-Taunus Kreis (until 1977 Untertaunuskreis)
Incorporated into : 1972 Idstein
Official blazon
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Origin/meaning
Walsdorf received city rights in 1358 and was named Walstadt until the 16th century. The oldest seal dates from 1538 and already shows a tower with the lion of the Counts of Nassau. The village historically belonged to the County Nassau. All later seals show the tower, but the lion was removed in the 19th century. In the early 20th century the lion was restored.
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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