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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms are known since the late 16<sup>th</sup> century, and the colours are known since the 17<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | The arms are known since the late 16<sup>th</sup> century, and the colours are known since the 17<sup>th</sup> century.<br/> | ||
The upper part of the arms shows the arms of the Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg, who ruled the area for many centuries. The lower part shows a Paschal Lamb (Agnus Dei), a canting symbol (Schaf = sheep), standing on a wolf-iron. The latter is most likely the old village symbol. | The upper part of the arms shows the arms of the Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg, who ruled the area for many centuries. The lower part shows a Paschal Lamb (Agnus Dei), a canting symbol (Schaf = sheep), standing on a wolf-iron. The latter is most likely the old village symbol. | ||