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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. | ||