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The arms are based on a seal dating from 1713. The small shield is the arms of the Counts of Isenburg. They ruled the area from the middle of the 13<sup>th</sup> century until the end of the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The cross may be a symbol for the old monastery in the town. The meaning of the square is not known. | The arms are based on a seal dating from 1713. The small shield is the arms of the Counts of Isenburg. They ruled the area from the middle of the 13<sup>th</sup> century until the end of the 18<sup>th</sup> century. The cross may be a symbol for the old monastery in the town. The meaning of the square is not known. | ||
[[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Literature]] : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | ||
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[[Category:Main-Kinzig Kreis]] | [[Category:Main-Kinzig Kreis]] | ||
[[Category:Hanau]] | [[Category:Hanau]] | ||
[[Category:Granted ]] | [[Category:Granted 1961]] | ||
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LANGENSELBOLD
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Main-Kinzig Kreis (until 1972 Hanau)
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1961.
The arms are based on a seal dating from 1713. The small shield is the arms of the Counts of Isenburg. They ruled the area from the middle of the 13th century until the end of the 18th century. The cross may be a symbol for the old monastery in the town. The meaning of the square is not known.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.