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The arms were granted on June 28, 1957. | The arms were granted on June 28, 1957. | ||
The cross on the one hand symbolises St. George, the patron saint of the large cathedral in [[Limburg an der Lahn]], and on the other hand the [[ | The cross on the one hand symbolises St. George, the patron saint of the large cathedral in [[Limburg an der Lahn]], and on the other hand the [[Trier (State)|State of Trier]]. The bishops of Trier acquired gradually the whole district in the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The small squares on the cross are derived from the arms of the 15<sup>th</sup> century Counts of Limburg, who used a chequered bar in their arms. | ||
[[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||