Also means
crest
Usage Note
Wappen is the heraldic 'coat of arms' of a family, city, or nation; the plural is identical to the singular. It shares an old root with Waffe ('weapon').
Examples
"Das Wappen zeigt einen Adler."
Natural Translation
The coat of arms shows an eagle.
Literal Translation
The coat-of-arms shows an eagle.
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