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MELSUNGEN (MEG)

State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1972 Schwalm-Eder Kreis

Wappen von Melsungen (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Melsungen (kreis)
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on October 7, 1938.

The upper part shows the lion of Hessen, as the area belongs to Hessen since the 13th century. The lower part shows the wheel of the Lords of Spangenberg-Treffurt, who, until 1350, ruled the area around Spangenberg, and the arms of the Counts of Felsberg. The latter founded the city of Felsberg in the district in 1250.

Wappen von Melsungen (kreis)

Municipal stationery, 1960s
Wappen von Melsungen (kreis)

Municipal stationery, 1960s

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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