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Incorporated into : 1971 [[Taunusstein]] | Incorporated into : 1971 [[Taunusstein]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The lion's head is already seen on the oldest seals of the town, known since 1555. Two later seals, both from the 17<sup>th</sup> century, also show the lion's head. <br/> | The lion's head is already seen on the oldest seals of the town, known since 1555. Two later seals, both from the 17<sup>th</sup> century, also show the lion's head. <br/> | ||
The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who ruled the area for many centuries, and who granted city rights in 1323. | The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who ruled the area for many centuries, and who granted city rights in 1323. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities W]] | [[Category:German Municipalities W]] | ||