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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The pentagram or star is taken from the arms of the medieval Lords of Schönecken. They were a branch of the Counts of Vianden and built the local castle. Their arms were three small shield, which were combined in a star shape by Richard von Schönecken in 1388. | The pentagram or star is taken from the arms of the medieval Lords of Schönecken. They were a branch of the Counts of Vianden and built the local castle. Their arms were three small shield, which were combined in a star shape by Richard von Schönecken in 1388. | ||
The chief refers to the Schönecken castle, now largely a ruin, in the village. | |||
The division line indicates the merger of the two villages Schönecken and Wetteldorf in 1960. The colours are those of the State of Trier, to which the area historically belonged. | |||
I have no information on the meaning of the small shield for Wetteldorf. | |||
Previously the municipality used arms with only the pentagram: | Previously the municipality used arms with only the pentagram: | ||