Alsfeld (kreis)

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ALSFELD (ALS)

State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1972 Vogelsbergkreis

Official blazon
German
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 4th, 1956.

The arms show a typical building style of the area, but are based on the city hall of Alsfeld, which was built in early Renaissance style by Count Hermann of Hessen between 1512-1516.