Sankt Goar (kreis)

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SANKT GOAR (GOA)

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
Incorporated into : 1969 Rhein-Hunsrück Kreis

Wappen von Sankt Goar (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Sankt Goar (kreis)

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German	Goar (kreis) No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on December 14, 1951.

The district was formed in the early 19^th century out of nine different territories. Symbols of the three largest are combined in the arms. The upper part shows the lions of Katzenelnbogen and the Pfalz. The lower part shows the eagle as a symbol for the imperial cities of Boppard and Oberwesel, with the arms of the State of Trier as a breastshield.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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Sankt Goar (kreis)

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