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The oldest known arms of Hilpertsau appear on the seal dating from the late 18<sup>th</sup> century. The arms show the letter P. Later, 19<sup>th</sup> century, seals also show only the letter P. The meaning or origin of this letter is not known. | The oldest known arms of Hilpertsau appear on the seal dating from the late 18<sup>th</sup> century. The arms show the letter P. Later, 19<sup>th</sup> century, seals also show only the letter P. The meaning or origin of this letter is not known. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}1892.jpg|center|Siegel von {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>The municipal stamp shown in 1892 | |||
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In 1900 the State Archives proposed new arms, as the letter P had, besides as village sign, no historical meaning. The new arms show the cross of [[Speyer]], combined with the roses of the Counts of Eberstein. The village belonged to the Bishops of Speyer, but the Counts of Eberstein held the area in loan from the bishops. | In 1900 the State Archives proposed new arms, as the letter P had, besides as village sign, no historical meaning. The new arms show the cross of [[Speyer]], combined with the roses of the Counts of Eberstein. The village belonged to the Bishops of Speyer, but the Counts of Eberstein held the area in loan from the bishops. | ||