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The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12<sup>th</sup> century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. | The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12<sup>th</sup> century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]:Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||
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Revision as of 05:44, 13 August 2024
ELKERHAUSEN
State:Hessen
District (Kreis):Limburg-Weilburg (until 1974 Oberlahnkreis)
Incorporated into:1974 Weinbach
German | blazon wanted |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 31, 1961.
The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12th century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14th century.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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