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The arms are based on a local seal dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century. The meaning of the wolf is not clear. The colours were derived from the colours of [[Nassau]], as the area historically belonged to the County Nassau-Siegen. | The arms are based on a local seal dating from the 15<sup>th</sup> century. The meaning of the wolf is not clear. The colours were derived from the colours of [[Nassau]], as the area historically belonged to the County Nassau-Siegen. | ||
From 1887-1911 the town used arms with the local patron saint, St. Vitus rising from behind a city wall, standing in a 'landscape' resembling the local area. | From 1887-1911 the town used arms with the local patron saint, St. Vitus rising from behind a city wall, standing in a 'landscape' resembling the local area. | ||
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