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Incorporated into : 1971 [[Taunusstein]] | Incorporated into : 1971 [[Taunusstein]] | ||
[[File:wehen.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:wehen.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The lion's head is already seen on the oldest seals of the town, known since 1555. Two later seals, both from the 17<sup>th</sup> century, also show the lion's head. <br/> | The lion's head is already seen on the oldest seals of the town, known since 1555. Two later seals, both from the 17<sup>th</sup> century, also show the lion's head. <br/> | ||
The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who ruled the area for many centuries, and who granted city rights in 1323. | The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who ruled the area for many centuries, and who granted city rights in 1323. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities W]] | [[Category:German Municipalities W]] |
Latest revision as of 12:53, 29 January 2024
WEHEN
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Rheingau-Taunus Kreis (until 1977 Untertaunuskreis)
Incorporated into : 1971 Taunusstein
German | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The lion's head is already seen on the oldest seals of the town, known since 1555. Two later seals, both from the 17th century, also show the lion's head.
The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who ruled the area for many centuries, and who granted city rights in 1323.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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