Zell (Mosel)

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Official blazon
German	bIn Silber ein durchgehendes rotes Kreuz, oben rechts und unten links je zwei gekreuzte Schlüssel, im Feld 1 ein gestürzter Schlüssel mit nach links weisendem Bart sowie ein liegender Schlüssel mit nach rechts unten weisendem Bart, im Feld 4 ein Schlüssel sowie ein liegender Schlüssel mit nach links oben weisendem Bart.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Zell received city rights probably in the late 13^th century, and became a possession of the Archbishops of Trier in 1332. Until 1794 the city was part of the State of Trier.

The composition of the arms appears already on the oldest known seal of the city, dating from around 1400. The cross is the cross of the State of Trier, the crossed keys are the symbol of St. Peter, the patron saint of Trier. In the late 15^th century the composition was placed on a shield and the arms have not changed since.

Image gallery

Seal from around 1900
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925
Souvenir cup and saucer

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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