Biebertal

BIEBERTAL

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Additions : 1970 Fellingshausen, Königsberg, Krumbach, Rodheim-Bieber, Vetzberg; 1977 Frankenbach

Official blazon

German	In gespaltenem Feld vorn in Schwarz ein linkshin gewendeter, rotbezungter goldener Bieber, hinten in Gold ein roter Fuchs; im roten Schildhaupt eine goldene, mit blauen Steinen besetzte Krone.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 20, 1974.

The beaver (Biber) is a canting element. The fox is taken from the arms of Fellingshausen. The crown is taken from the arms of Königsberg.

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