Wanne-Eickel

WANNE-EICKEL

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
Urban District (Kreisfreie Stadt) : Wanne-Eickel (until 1975)
Additions : 1926 Wanne (1906 Crange), Eickel (1910 Holsterhausen), Röhlinghausen
Incorporated into : 1975 Herne

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 14, 1929 and symbolise the horse breeding in the area Crange in the municipality. The horse breeding was a privilege of the owners of the area. The small shield is the arms of the Lords of Eickel, whose arms are known since 1275 and have had a large influence in the area until 1522.

Wappen von Wanne-Eickel/Coat of arms (crest) of Wanne-Eickel

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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