Mark with Heraldry: shield, green line, vase, | #449450

The heraldic achievement depicted in this photo represents the Coat of arms of Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Heraldry in Germany has its roots around the year 800 when emperor Charlemagne established the eagle as the symbol of the empire. A heraldic achievement contains multiple components like a shield, supporters, crest, and motto. The most important one is the shield, also called escutcheon, on which we can see the coat of arms as a central element. Also, we can see the coat of arms on a surcoat or a tabard.