Römershagen

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Official blazon

German	Von Rot und Silber geteilt; oben eine silberne Muschel, darunter ein mit der Spitze nach rechts liegendes silbernes Schwert, unten ein durchgehendes schwarzes Kreuz.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 20, 1937.

The village was in medieval times a 'free-village' (Freiheit) and thus had its own court of justice. This is symbolised by the sword. The village was also situated on the pilgrim;s road to Santiago de Compostela, hence the scallop, the symbol of the pilgrims.

The lower half shows the arms of the [{State of Köln]], to which the area historically belonged.

Literature: Belke et al., 1986

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