Gelnhausen (kreis)

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GELNHAUSEN (GN)

State : Hessen
Incorporated into : 1974 Main-Kinzig Kreis

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on August 18, 1937.

The upper part shows the arms of the city of Gelnhausen. The lower part is taken from the arms of the State of Mainz. Large parts of the district were part of Mainz until 1802/3.

Municipal stationery, 1960s

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Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.