Drees

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DREES

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

Official blazon

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

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.