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klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: gau-algesheim(vg) | appenheim | bubenheim | engelstadt | gau-algesheim | nieder-hilbersheim | ober-hilbersheim | ockenheim | schwabenheim an der selz |
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![[VG Gau-Algesheim flag]](../images/d/de-mz-03.gif)
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image by Jörg Majewski, 16 Aug 2009
It is a yellow-red horizontal bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 16 Aug 2009
![[VG Gau-Algesheim banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 16 Aug 2009
It is a yellow-red vertical bicolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 16 Aug 2009
Shield parted per pale; at dexter Gules two 6-spokes wheels Argent in pale, connected by a cross of the the same with crosslets at both ends of the horizontal crossbar; at sinister Sable a lion rampant Or, crowned, armed and tongued Gules; orle of eight segments alternating of Or and Gules.
Meaning:
The dexter half displays the arms of the namesake city, which is seat of the entity. The sinister half displays the arms of the Palatine Electorate, to which the area historically belonged. The orle is symbolising the status of an associated municipality. Each segment represents one municipality.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
Flag and banner were approved on 30 May 1985.
Jörg Majewski, 16 Aug 2009
![[Appenheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-ap_.gif)
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image by Jörg Majewski, 17 Aug 2009
It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 17 Aug 2009
Shield Gules a bend Argent charged with three torteaux.
Meaning:
The arms were simplified sometime after 1956. The former arms displayed three red apples with green stems on the bend. The apples later were reduced to red discs (= torteaux). At least the old arms were canting, as the name of the municipality is derived from "home of apples".
Source: H. Knodt:"Hessisches Ortswappenbuch", vols.1+2, Glücksburg 1956
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
The banner is in use since approx. 1983.
Jörg Majewski, 17 Aug 2009
![[Bubenheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-mz-02-bb.gif)
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image by Jörg Majewski, 18 Aug 2009
It is a black-yellow-black horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:4:1 and centred arms in the yellow stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 18 Aug 2009
![[Bubenheim municipality banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-bb_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 18 Aug 2009
It is a black-yellow-black vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:4:1 and arms shifted to top in the yellow stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 18 Aug 2009
Shield abased parted per fess; above Or an eagle Sable, armed and tongued Gules; beneath Gules a grain ear at dexter, a cherry twig in centre, a stemmed bunch of grapes at sinister, all Or.
Meaning:
The eagle is the imperial one-headed eagle, as Bubenheim had been a free imperial village, before it was acquired by the Palatine Electorate in 1375. The village was fortified with two gates. The lower part is symbolising agriculture, orchardry and viticulture as most important business lines. The tinctures of flag and banner are those of the Holy Roman Empire.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
Flag and banner were approved on 17 September 1986.
Jörg Majewski, 18 Aug 2009
![[Engelstadt municipal flag]](../images/d/de-mz-02-en.gif)
2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 19 Aug 2009
It is a blue-white-blue horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred arms in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 19 Aug 2009
![[Engelstadt municipality banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-en_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 19 Aug 2009
It is a blue-white-blue vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 19 Aug 2009
Shield Azure an angel statant Argent with fair hair, holding a bunch of grapes Vert by his dexter hand and flanked on sinister base by a belfry issuant Or.
Meaning:
The angel (German: Engel) is a canting element. The grapes are symbolising viticulture. The belfry is that one of the local parish church, dedicated to St. Maurice.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
Flag and banner were approved on 15 May 1995.
Jörg Majewski, 19 Aug 2009
![[Gau-Algesheim city banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-ga_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 20 Aug 2009
It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: city administration in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 20 Aug 2009
Shield Gules two 6-spokes wheels Argent in pale, connected by a cross of the the same with crosslets at both ends of the horizontal crossbar.
Meaning:
Gau-Algesheim gained city rights in 1332, extended city rights according to the pattern of Frankfurt in 1355 and a city constitution in 1417. Since the 17th century it was considered to be a mere market town. Already the first seal, mentioned in 1489 and known by prints since 1515 displayed the current pattern with two wheels of the Archbishopric of Mainz, the former ruler. The shape of the connecting cross often changed in details. In the charter of approval it was called a "double axe".
Source: Stadler 1966, p.28
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
The banner was approved in 1955. The arms were confirmed in 1853 by Grand Duke Ludwig III of Hessen .
Jörg Majewski, 20 Aug 2009
![[Nieder-Hilbersheim municipal flag]](../images/d/de-mz-02-nh.gif)
2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 21 Aug 2009
It is a blue-white-blue horizontal triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and centred arms in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 21 Aug 2009
![[Nieder-Hilbersheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-nh_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 21 Aug 2009
It is a blue-white-blue vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:3:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 21 Aug 2009
Shield Azure semy of 4-point starlets Or a rider reguardant parting his coat Gules by a sword Argent and mounted on a sinister facing horse passant Argent bridled Or, at dexter a beggar statant dressed in a loincloth Argent, base parted per fess of Or and Sable.
Meaning:
The tinctures of the base are those of the Palatine Electorate, to which the village belonged for centuries. It was first mentioned by a charter from 1300. The rider is St. Martin, patron saint of the local church, which was first mentioned in 1334.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
Flag and banner were approved on 2 April 1987.
Jörg Majewski, 21 Aug 2009
![[Ober-Hilbersheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-oh_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
Shield Azure a horse head issuant Or.
Meaning:
The arms are based on a local court seal, which according to the State Archive Speyer existed since 1571. Before it was known by a letter from 1731.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
The banner is is use since approx. 1980.
Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
![[Ockenheim municipal banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-ok_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
It is a red-white-red vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1 and arms shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
Shield Argent a chevron reversed Azure.
Meaning:
The village was pawned various times but it remained a dominion of the Archbishopric of Mainz until 1803. Although the village was fortified since 1363, it never gained city rights. Proper court seals existed after 1457. Prints are known since 1477. Gottfried Mascop, a cartographer in service of the archbishopric, made city maps with an additonal coat of arms. On his map of Ockenheim, made in 1577, he displayed a golden chevron on a red shield. This pattern afterwards prevailed in literature. It was restored in the 20th century by the current pattern, because that one displayed the family arms of the Lords of Ockenheim, who ruled the village as vassals of the archbishops.
Source: Stadler 1966, p.50
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
The date of approval of banner and arms is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 22 Aug 2009
![[Schwabenheim an der Selz municipal flag]](../images/d/de-mz-02-sw.gif)
2:3 image by Jörg Majewski, 23 Aug 2009
It is a black-yellow horizontal bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 23 Aug 2009
![[Schwabenheim an der Selz municipal banner]](../images/d/de-mz-02-sw_.gif)
5:2 image by Jörg Majewski, 23 Aug 2009
It is a black-yellow vertical bicolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: State Archive Speyer in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 23 Aug 2009
Shield parted per pale of Or and Sable a double-headed eagle in counterchanged tinctures armed and tongued Gules.
Meaning:
The name of the village had been Sauerschwabenheim from the 14th century until 1903. It had been a stongly fortified free imperial village in the Ingelheim basin until 1407, when it was acquired by the Palatine Electorate. The remains of the fortification were demolished in the 19th century. The oldest local seals, one of the court of justice from the 14th century and one of the village council from 1531, displayed the one-headed imperial eagle. The 2nd seal of the council with prints since 1761 displayed however the double-headed eagle. So did all later village seals. Otto Hupp thus chose the usual "imperial tinctures" in his draft as follows: Shield Or a double-headed eagle Sable armed and tongued Gules. The arms were changed, after the village was acquired by the Grand Duchy of Hessen in 1816 and 1933 at the beginning of the NS rule. After WW2 the lion of the Palatine Electorate was chosen, but that pattern never became popular and thus the imperial eagle was restored and the current pattern was proposed in 1983.
Sources: Stadler 1966, p.57 and H. Knodt:"Hessisches Ortswappenbuch", vols.1+2, Glücksburg 1956
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 4 June 2023
Flag and banner were approved on 4 December 1997. The arms were approved in 1983.
Jörg Majewski, 23 Aug 2009
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