Rhens

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RHENS

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Mayen-Koblenz (until 1969 Koblenz)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Rhein-Mosel (until 2014 Verbandsgemeinde Rhens)

Wappen von Rhens/Arms (crest) of Rhens
Official blazon
German Im von Silber und Schwarz gespaltenen Schild vorne ein durchgehendes schwarzes Kreuz, hinten zwei schräggekreuzte goldene Schlüssel.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Rhens received city rights in the late 14th century, but was already an important town for a century. The oldest seals date from 1291 and shows two crossed keys under a cross. The cross is the symbol of the State of Köln, the keys are the symbol for St. Peter, the patron saint of Köln. The city was a possession of the Archbishops of Köln for many centuries.

The present arms appear on the second seal, dating form the early 14th century. The composition thus has not changed since, but the colours have often been changed during the centuries.

Wappen von Rhens/Coat of arms (crest) of Rhens

The arms in a manuscript from +/- 1730
Wappen von Rhens/Coat of arms (crest) of Rhens

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925





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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Hupp, O: Kaffee Hag albums, 1920s