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The arms are used since 1918 and combines the wheel of the [[Mainz (State)|State of Mainz]], with the arms of Nassau-Saarbrücken. The village historically belonged to Mainz and Nassau-[[Saarbrücken]]. | The arms are used since 1918 and combines the wheel of the [[Mainz (State)|State of Mainz]], with the arms of Nassau-Saarbrücken. The village historically belonged to Mainz and Nassau-[[Saarbrücken]]. | ||
In the late 19<sup>th</sup> century Hupp showed as arms the composition derived from the old seals of the village, dating from the 16<sup>th</sup> century. These seals showed an Abbot following a bear. This symbolises St. Maximinius, as the village originally was ruled by the St. Maximinius abbey in Trier. | In the late 19<sup>th</sup> century [[Otto Hupp|Hupp]] showed as arms the composition derived from the old seals of the village, dating from the 16<sup>th</sup> century. These seals showed an Abbot following a bear. This symbolises St. Maximinius, as the village originally was ruled by the St. Maximinius abbey in Trier. | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WÖLLSTEIN
State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Alzey-Worms (until 1969 Alzey
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Wöllstein
Origin/meaning
The arms are used since 1918 and combines the wheel of the State of Mainz, with the arms of Nassau-Saarbrücken. The village historically belonged to Mainz and Nassau-Saarbrücken.
In the late 19th century Hupp showed as arms the composition derived from the old seals of the village, dating from the 16th century. These seals showed an Abbot following a bear. This symbolises St. Maximinius, as the village originally was ruled by the St. Maximinius abbey in Trier.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Kaffee Hag albums, 1930s