Merenberg

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MERENBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Limburg-Weilburg (until 1975 Oberlahnkreis)
Additions : 1971 Allendorf, Barig-Selbenhausen, Reichenborn, Rückershausen

Official blazon

In grün ein durchgehendes goldenes (gelbes) Schrägkreuz, begleitet von zwölf goldenen Kreuzchen.

Origin/meaning

Merenberg was founded by the Lords of Merenberg in the 13^th century, who granted the city rights in 1290 and ruled the city until 1328. The oldest seal dates from 1321, and shows a city wall, with the arms of the Lords of Merenburg, a St. Andrew's cross and 12 small crosses. The seals remained unchanged until 1816, when only a undetermined building was used. The above arms are nearly identical to the arms of the Lords of Merenburg and were officially granted in 1950.