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'''OBERBRECHEN''' | '''OBERBRECHEN''' | ||
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Incorporated into : 1974 [[Brechen]] | Incorporated into : 1974 [[Brechen]] | ||
[[File:oberbrec.jpg|center|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:oberbrec.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Oberbrechen historically belonged to Trier until 1803. The oldest known seal of the village dates from 1538 and shows the red cross of | Oberbrechen historically belonged to Trier until 1803. The oldest known seal of the village dates from 1538 and shows the red cross of [[Trier (State)|Trier]] and the local saint (St. Felicitas) as a supporter. In a later seal the arms showed an escutcheon with 7 heads, symbolising the seven sons of St. Felicitas. | ||
When the village became part of Nassau in 1803 the arms were replaced by the arms of [[Nassau]]. These arms were used until 1955 when the present arms were devised. In the new arms the 7 heads were replaced by 7 roses. | When the village became part of Nassau in 1803 the arms were replaced by the arms of [[Nassau]]. These arms were used until 1955 when the present arms were devised. In the new arms the 7 heads were replaced by 7 roses. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:{{PAGENAME}}60.jpg|center|350 px|Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br/>Municipal stationery, 1960s | |||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities O]] | |||
[[Category:Hessen]] | |||
[[Category:Limburg-Weilburg]] | [[Category:Limburg-Weilburg]] | ||
[[Category:Limburg]] | [[Category:Limburg]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1955]] | [[Category:Granted 1955]] | ||