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(de) In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Blau ein halbes geschliffenes silbernes Kreuz am Spalt, hinten in Rot ein [mit dem Griff abwärts gekehrter] goldener Rost. | (de) In gespaltenem Schild vorne in Blau ein halbes geschliffenes silbernes Kreuz am Spalt, hinten in Rot ein [mit dem Griff abwärts gekehrter] goldener Rost. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms are a combination of the cross of the State of [[Speyer]] and the symbol of St. Lawrence, the local patron saint. Elchesheim was first mentioned in 1102 in a gift to the Bishop of Speyer. It belonged to Speyer until the 14<sup>th</sup> century, when it became part of Baden. | The arms are a combination of the cross of the State of [[Speyer]] and the symbol of St. Lawrence, the local patron saint. Elchesheim was first mentioned in 1102 in a gift to the Bishop of Speyer. It belonged to Speyer until the 14<sup>th</sup> century, when it became part of Baden. | ||
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