Maikammer
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
MAIKAMMER
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Südliche Weinstrasse
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Maikammer
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms show the local village sign, which has been used in the local seals since the 17th century. The meaning or origin of the symbol is not known. It has been stated that the cross is derived from the cross of the State of Speyer, as the village belonged to Speyer until the early 19th century.
The arms were granted on October 25, 1937 in the colours of the Pfalz.
The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.