Schwalmtal (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
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SCHWALMTAL
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Viersen (kreis) (until 1974 Kempen-Krefeld)
Additions : 1970 Amern, Waldniel
| German | blazon wanted |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on April 8, 1971.
The arms are a combination of elements from older arms of both towns. St.Michael is the patron saint of Waldniel. The left part of the arms shows the arms of the Lords of Amern, known since 1267.
Literature: Nagel, R. : Rheinisches Wappenbuch, Köln, 1986.