Großauheim

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GROSSAUHEIM

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

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.