Pohl (Nassau)

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POHL

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Lahn Kreis (until 1969 Unterlahnkreis)
Verbandsgemeinde : Nassau

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on ??

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

The arms below were proposed in 1956.

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The arms are based on the oldest known seal of the village, dating from 1568. The seal showed the local patron saint, St. Michael, killing a dragon. This is symbolised by the flaming sword, the common symbol of St. Michael, and a snake for the dragon.


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Literature : Hessisches Wappenbuch, 1956