Gernsheim

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GERNSHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Groß Gerau
Additions : 1972 Allmendfeld, Klein-Rohrheim

Wappen von Gernsheim/Arms (crest) of Gernsheim
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The city of Gernsheim was a possession of the State of Mainz from 1232-1802 and acquired city rights in 1356. The oldest, 14th century seal, showed already the wheel of the [State of Mainz. All later seals and images have shown the wheel, which officially was granted as arms in 1925.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.


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