Kempten (Bingen)

KEMPTEN (KEMPTEN AM RHEIN)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Mainz-Bingen (until 1969 Bingen)
Incorporated into : 1939 Bingen am Rhein

Wappen von Kempten (Bingen)/Arms (crest) of Kempten (Bingen)

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms show a double comb (Kamm), probably a canting element. The comb already appeared on the local seal from around 1500 and was used until the 19^thcentury.

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