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The arms show the arms of Mainz, as the town historically belonged to the [[Mainz (State)|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<sup>th</sup> century on the seals, but have been used in the town since the early 16<sup>th</sup> century (on stones in the local church). Ever since these arms have been used by the town. | The arms show the arms of Mainz, as the town historically belonged to the [[Mainz (State)|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<sup>th</sup> century on the seals, but have been used in the town since the early 16<sup>th</sup> century (on stones in the local church). Ever since these arms have been used by the town. | ||