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====Origin/meaning==== | |||
The town grew rapidly due to the mining industry. The first iron factory was built in 1668/71, but the real growth started in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br> | The town grew rapidly due to the mining industry. The first iron factory was built in 1668/71, but the real growth started in the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<br> | ||
The mining tools in the upper right corner are a symbol thereof. The wavy bars and the eel are canting (Wasser=water, Aal=eel). The colours are taken from the colours of the arms of the local Ahelfingen family. | The mining tools in the upper right corner are a symbol thereof. The wavy bars and the eel are canting (Wasser=water, Aal=eel). The colours are taken from the colours of the arms of the local Ahelfingen family. | ||