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The medlar is the historical symbol of the Counts of [[Geldern]], to which the area historically belonged. The seven swords on the medlar are a canting symbol for the parish devoted to Saint Mary of the Seven Pains. | The medlar is the historical symbol of the Counts of [[Geldern]], to which the area historically belonged. The seven swords on the medlar are a canting symbol for the parish devoted to Saint Mary of the Seven Pains. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Information obtained from Joachim Beeck, Meerbusch. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Information obtained from Joachim Beeck, Meerbusch. | ||
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KLEINKEVELAER
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Kleve (until 1974 Geldern)
Incorporated into : 1969 Kevelaer
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Origin/meaning
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The medlar is the historical symbol of the Counts of Geldern, to which the area historically belonged. The seven swords on the medlar are a canting symbol for the parish devoted to Saint Mary of the Seven Pains.
Literature: Information obtained from Joachim Beeck, Meerbusch.