Hesselhurst

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HESSELHURST

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1973 Kehl)
Incorporated into : 1973 Willstätt

Official blazon

In Silber ein gestürzter schwarzer Angelhaken.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially adopted in 1912, but the fish hook has been used as a village symbol since 1731, when it was used on a border stone.

In the mid 18^th century the hook was also used on the local seals. In the 19^th century the letters HS were added on the local seal, but these were removed in 1912.
The hook itself probably is a symbol for the fisheries in the rivers in the area. However, it has also been speculated that it is a misinterpretation of the arms of Eckartsweier, as until the 18^th century Hesselhurst was part of the Eckartsweier estate and court.