Obernhain

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OBERNHAIN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Hochtaunuskreis (until 1975 Usingen)
Incorporated into : 1971 Wehrheim

Official blazon
German	In Silber auf schwarzem Boden eine grüne Eiche.
English	No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation

The arms were officially granted in November 1952.

The oak tree appeared for the first time on the village seal from 1816. The meaning of the oak is not known. The colours were determined in 1952.

Prior to 1816 the village did not have its own seals.

Literature: Hessisches Wappenbuch, 1956

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