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Meaning: The arms of this anchor is a symbol for the sailing on the Rhine river. The second known seal of Iffezheim dates from the 19th century and shows some odd symbol in a oval shield. It the old village sign.

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Meaning: The arms show symbols for the main sources of income at the time which are agriculture, fishing and sailing.

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Meaning: The arms show two oars that symbols for sailing and fishing which are an importance for the town. The star is a symbol for the local lighthouse, and the crown is a symbol for the former Royal garden.