Oestrich

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OESTRICH

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Rheingau-Taunus Kreis (until 1977 Rheingaukreis)
Incorporated into : 1972 Oestrich-Winkel

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms show the arms of Mainz, as the town historically belonged to the State of Mainz. The seals of the town still showed from 1340-1627 St. Martin and the beggar, the patron saint of Mainz. The two wheels first appear in the 17^th century on the seals, but have been used in the town since the early 16^th century (on stones in the local church). Ever since these arms have been used by the town.