Idar-Oberstein

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IDAR-OBERSTEIN

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Birkenfeld
Additions: 1933 Idar, Oberstein; 1969 Enzweiler, Göttschied, Hammerstein, Regulshausen; 1970 Amt Weierbach (partly), Georgweierbach, Kirchenbollenbach, Mittelbollenbach, Nahbollenbach, Weierbach

Wappen von Idar-Oberstein/Arms (crest) of Idar-Oberstein
Official blazon
German In Silber ein roter aufgerichteter Doppelhaken (Wolfsangel) mit Querbalken, begleitet oben rechts von einer roten Rose mit goldenen Butzen, unten links von einer roten Eichel.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were designed and granted on July 10, 1934.

The arms are a combination of the hook from the arms of Idar and Oberstein, with an acorn derived from the Oberstein arms. The rose is again derived from the arms of Idar.

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Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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