Mayen (kreis)
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Mayen District Country : Germany State : Rheinland-Pfalz Incorporated into:
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German | In Silber ein silberner Mühlstein mit schwarzer Mahlbahn in perspektivischer Ansicht, durch das Steinauge wachsend ein bewurzelter fünfblättriger grüner Maienbaum. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 7, 1950.
The tree in the arms is described as a Maie, and is thus a canting element. The millstone symbolises the local quarries and stonecutting and masonry industry in the district.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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