Dornholzhausen

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

DORNHOLZHAUSEN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Hochtaunuskreis (until 1976 Obertaunuskreis)
Incorporated into : 1972 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

Origin/meaning

The thornbranch in the arms is a canting symbol (Dorn=thorn, Holz=wood), which appeared on the local seal in the early 20^th century. Previously the seals in the 19^th century showed the lion of Hessen and the letters D and H.

The arms were officially granted in 1939. Silver and red are the colours of the Counts of Hessen-Homburg, who founded the village in 1699.

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.