Hassloch (Bad Dürkheim)
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HASSLOCH
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Bad Dürkheim (until 1969 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse)
Official blazon
Geteilt und oben von Schwarz und Blau gespalten, oben rechts ein rotbewehrter, -bezungter und -bekrönter goldener Löwe, links drei rotbewehrte silberne Adler 2:1, unten in Silber ein gekrümmter schwarzer Haken in Form eines spiegelverkehrten Großbuchstabens S.
Origin/meaning
The arms were designed in 1926 and officially granted on April 2, 1938.
The upper half shows the lion of the Pfalz and the three eagles of the Counts of Leiningen. Historically the Counts of Leiningen ruled the area as vassals for the Counts (later Princes) of the Pfalz.
The lower half shows a S-like symbol, which has been used as a village sign on borderstones and decorations since the 18th century.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.