Speicher (Eifel)
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SPEICHER
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bitburg-Prüm (until 1969 Bitburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Speicher
Official blazon
In Schwarz eine eingeschweifte rote Spitze, darin eine wachsende goldene Ähre; vorne ein goldener Krug, hinten ein goldenes Töpferrad.
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1948.
The upper part of the arms shows two symbols for the pottery industry in the town, which was first mentioned in Roman times and played a major role in the local economy until the 19th century. The lower half symbolises agriculture.
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Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.