Drees: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 07:54, 7 July 2024

DREES

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Vulkaneifel (until 1970 Mayen)
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Kelberg

Official blazon
German	Durch Zinnenschnitt geteilt von Blau und Silber. Oben ein silberner Brunnen mit geteiltem Wasserstrahl. Unten ein rotes Antoniuskreuz mit 2 Pilgerglöckchen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The fountain refers to the possible origin of the name, which is the celtic word for fountain or source. The Tau-cross is the symbol of St. Anthony, the local patron saint. The wavy division line refers to the former Amt Nürburg of the State of Köln, to which the area historically belonged.

Literature: -

This page is part of the German heraldry portal Deutsche Wappensammlung	Heraldry of the World
German heraldry: National arms Arms of States Arms of historical territories and states Districts (Kreiswappen) Cities and municipalities German Colonies Ecclesiastical heraldry Military heraldry Corporate heraldry Studentika Other civic heraldry Total pages in the German section : 61,930 Of which images : 41,758	Selected collector's items from Germany: Heraldic postcards Heraldic stamps Heraldic albums Kaffee Hag albums Wappen-Sammlung Heraldic trade cards Arms, Flags and Types of Nations Heraldic coasters Heraldic cigar bands Heraldic artists Otto Hupp Münchener Kalender Literature