Wald (Solingen)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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WALD
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Solingen
Incorporated inito : 1929 Solingen
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted in 1890.
The arms show an oak tree as a canting symbol (Wald means forest), and a small shield with symbols for trade (staff of Mercury) and mining (tools).
 Seal from around 1900 |
Literature : Background : Joachim Beeck, Meerbusch