Bornheim (Frankfurt)

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BORNHEIM

State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1877 Frankfurt am Main

Official blazon

(de) In Schwarz eine silberne Wolfsangel.

Origin/meaning

The arms are based on the seals of the village known from 1621, 1742 and 1781. The so called wolf-hook is a typical symbol used often as a village sign in the Southern half of Germany. It is also known from the borderstones of Bornheim from the 17th century.