Freienseen

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FREIENSEEN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Incorporated into: 1972 Laubach

Wappen von Freienseen/Arms (crest) of Freienseen
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1555 by Emperor Charles V. The arms are a combination of the Imperial eagle, with the letter F as a symbol for the town. The lower part shows the swan taken from the arms of the Counts of Hanau, who owned and ruled the town until 1341.

Wappen von Freienseen/Coat of arms (crest) of Freienseen

The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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