Alsfeld (kreis)
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ALSFELD (ALS)
State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1972 Vogelsbergkreis
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on December 4th, 1956.
The arms show a typical building style of the area, but are based on the city hall of Alsfeld, which was built in early Renaissance style by Count Hermann of Hessen between 1512-1516.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.