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BETZDORF

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Altenkirchen
Additions : 1907 Bruche; 1969 Dauersberg
Verbandsgemeinde : Verbandsgemeinde Betzdorf-Gebhardshain (until 2017 Verbandsgemeinde Betzdorf)

Wappen von Betzdorf/Arms (crest) of Betzdorf
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1956, but have been used since 1936.

The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Sayn, who acquired the area in 1220. Prior to 1220 the area belonged to the Lords of Freusburg, whose arms are shown in the left half (three boar's heads).

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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