Obertaunuskreis
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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OBERTAUNUSKREIS (HG)
State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1975 Hochtaunuskreis
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on December 16, 1950.
The upper part shows the lion of Hessen, as most of the district belongs to Hessen since 1502. The lower part is taken from the arms of the Counts of Kronberg, who, until 1704, ruled a large part of the district.
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.