Guewenheim
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of France - Armorial de France |
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GUEWENHEIM
Département : Haut-Rhin
Origin/meaning
The lion is taken from the arms of the abbey of Masevaux. This abbey possessed grounds in Guewenheim, and the court of the abbey held once a year a session in Guewenheim, which is symbolised by the scales. The ploughs are a symbol for agriculture and are the old village symbol. The fish are derived from the arms of the counts of Ferrette, who historically played a major role in Guewenheim.
Literature : Image taken from <a href=http://cdhf.telmat-net.fr/villages>here]], with permission. Background from Richard Ulrich