Rotenburg (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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ROTENBURG (HESSEN) (ROF)
State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1972 Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 20, 1950.
The upper part shows the lion of Hessen, as the largest part of the district belongs to Hessen since the 15th century. The lower part shows the arms of the city of Rotenburg, used since the 17th century.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.