Großauheim

GROSSAUHEIM

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Main-Kinzig Kreis (until 1972 Offenbach)
Incorporated into: 1972 Hanau

Wappen von Großauheim/Arms (crest) of Großauheim

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were designed in 1935, but were granted only in 1950.

The wheel is the symbol of the State of Mainz, as the village was a possession of Mainz from 1425-1803. The shells are the symbol of St. James, the local patron saint since the 14^th century.

Wappen von Großauheim/Coat of arms (crest) of Großauheim

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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