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The arms are a combination of a vine grape, symbolising the importance of wine growing in the area, and the wheel of [[Mainz (State)|Mainz]]. A large part of the county was part of the State of Mainz, some parts already from the 9<sup>th</sup> century. The prince-bishops of Mainz ruled the area for many centuries and are thus of major historical importance to the area. | The arms are a combination of a vine grape, symbolising the importance of wine growing in the area, and the wheel of [[Mainz (State)|Mainz]]. A large part of the county was part of the State of Mainz, some parts already from the 9<sup>th</sup> century. The prince-bishops of Mainz ruled the area for many centuries and are thus of major historical importance to the area. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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RHEINGAUKREIS (RÜD)
State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1977 Rheingau-Taunus Kreis
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on December 5, 1950.
The arms are a combination of a vine grape, symbolising the importance of wine growing in the area, and the wheel of Mainz. A large part of the county was part of the State of Mainz, some parts already from the 9th century. The prince-bishops of Mainz ruled the area for many centuries and are thus of major historical importance to the area.
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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