Reichswalde

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REICHSWALDE

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Kleve
Incorporated into : 1969 Kleve

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Origin/meaning

The arms are canting; the arms symbolise the Reichswald forest, a former Royal (and Imperial) forest. The crown shows the royal character, the oak leaves the forest.

Literature : Information obtained from Joachim Beeck, Meerbusch.