Großauheim
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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GROSSAUHEIM
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Main-Kinzig Kreis (until 1972 Offenbach)
Incorporated into : 1972 Hanau
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were designed in 1935, but were granted only in 1950.
The wheel is the symbol of the State of Mainz, as the village was a possession of Mainz from 1425-1803. The shells are the symbol of St. James, the local patron saint since the 14th century.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.