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DÖRNIGHEIM AM MAIN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Main-Kinzig Kreis (until 1973 Hanau)
Incorporated into : 1974 Maintal

Wappen von Dörnigheim/Arms (crest) of Dörnigheim

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1957.

The E-shaped symbol is the oldest village symbol, which already appeared on the 17^th century borderstones of the village. The swan is taken from the crest of the Counts of Hanau, to which the area belonged for many centuries. The wavy base symbolises the Main river.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.