Wöllstein
WÖLLSTEIN
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Alzey-Worms (until 1969 Alzey)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Wöllstein
German | Durch einen silbernen Faden gespalten von Rot und Blau; rechts ein sechsspeichiges silbernes Rad, links ein rotbewehrter, -gezungter und -gekrönter goldener Löwe im mit silbernen Kreuzen besäten Feld. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 13, 1983.
The arms are used since 1918 and combines the wheel of the State of Mainz, with the arms of Nassau-Saarbrücken. The village historically belonged to Mainz and Nassau-Saarbrücken.
In the late 19th century Hupp showed as arms the composition derived from the old seals of the village, dating from the 16th century. These seals showed an Abbot following a bear. This symbolises St. Maximinius, as the village originally was ruled by the St. Maximinius abbey in Trier.
Seal from around 1900 |
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag albums, 1930s