Traben-Trarbach

TRABEN-TRARBACH

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Cochem-Zell (until 1969 Zell)
Additions : 1904 Traben, Trarbach
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Traben-Trarbach

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1951.
The oldest seal of the city dates from the mid 13^th century and showed the chequered shield of the Counts of Sponheim, with a tower as a symbol for the local castle. In 1354 the base of the shield showed some waves, symbolising the Mosel river. On the same seal the tower was flanked by a key and a hand, holding a document. These arms remained unchanged until the 18^th century.

The key and hand were removed in the 19^th century. In 1951 a horse for Traben was added. The horse is a canting symbol for Traben (which means to trot).

Seal of Trarbach from around 1900

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s