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The sword is the symbol of St. Martin of Tours, the local patron saint. | The sword is the symbol of St. Martin of Tours, the local patron saint. The orb refers to the fact that the village historically belonged to the 'Reichsritterschaft', which meant that it was an Imperial possession, the orb is an imperial symbol. | ||
The division line refers to the local castle, the four battlements stand for the four villages in the municipality. | The division line refers to the local castle, the four battlements stand for the four villages in the municipality. | ||