Martinstein
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MARTINSTEIN
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bad Kreuznach
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Bad Sobernheim
| German | Von silbernem Schildhaupt, darin ein blaues Schwert, durch Zinnenschnitt mit vier Zinnen geteilt, unten in Rot ein blauer Reichsapfel, gold gerandet mit goldenem Tatzenkreuz. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The sword is the symbol of St. Martin of Tours, the local patron saint. The orb refers to the fact that the village historically belonged to the 'Reichsritterschaft', which meant that it was an Imperial possession, the orb is an imperial symbol.
The division line refers to the local castle, the four battlements stand for the four villages in the municipality.
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