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In Silber auf grünem Boden stehend ein roter Hirsch, der eine goldene Traube mit grünem Rebstück im Maul trägt; links davon ein vom Schildrand angeschnittener grüner Laubbaum. | In Silber auf grünem Boden stehend ein roter Hirsch, der eine goldene Traube mit grünem Rebstück im Maul trägt; links davon ein vom Schildrand angeschnittener grüner Laubbaum. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were probably devised in 1819 and are not historical. The tree seems to have been a grape vine, but was later transformed into a tree. The arms would thus indicate the rich forests and the importance of the wine making in the area. | The arms were probably devised in 1819 and are not historical. The tree seems to have been a grape vine, but was later transformed into a tree. The arms would thus indicate the rich forests and the importance of the wine making in the area. | ||
All historical seals and arms show only the wheel of the [[State of Mainz]]. The town belonged from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century until 1803 to the State of Mainz, and from 1803-1814 to the Grand-Duchy of Frankfurt. From 1814 it was part of Bavaria. The bishops of Mainz also granted the city rights somewhere between 1317 and 1345. | All historical seals and arms show only the wheel of the [[State of Mainz]]. The town belonged from the early 14<sup>th</sup> century until 1803 to the State of Mainz, and from 1803-1814 to the Grand-Duchy of Frankfurt. From 1814 it was part of Bavaria. The bishops of Mainz also granted the city rights somewhere between 1317 and 1345. | ||