Nattenheim

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NATTENHEIM

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bitburg-Prüm (until 1970 Bitburg)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Bitburg-Land

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on September 22, 1988.

The upper half shows the cross of the Echternach Abbey, which ruled the area for several centuries. The lower half shows a horn, the symbol of St. Hubert, patron saint of the village.

Literature : Wappenbuch der Verbandsgemeinde Bitburg-Land 1995.