Steinheim (Hanau)

STEINHEIM AM MAIN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Main-Kinzig Kreis (until 1974 Offenbach)
Additions : 1938 Gross-Steinheim, Klein-Steinheim Incorporated into : 1974 Hanau

Wappen von Steinheim (Hanau)/Arms (crest) of Steinheim (Hanau)

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

Steinheim received city rights in 1320 from King Ludwig of Bayern. From 1425-1802 the city was a possession of the State of Mainz, since 1802 Steinheim is part of Hessen.

The arms are based on the oldest known seal, which dates from the mid 15^th century. The seal showed an Archbishop of Mainz standing behind a wheel, the symbol of the State of Mainz. Later seals only showed the wheel with the letters ST, but in the 19^th century the city returned to the old composition. The arms were officially granted in 1952.

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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