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'''Country''' : Germany [[File:germany.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''Country''': Germany [[File:germany.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''State''' : [[Nordrhein-Westfalen]][[File:nordrhei.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''State''': [[Nordrhein-Westfalen]][[File:nordrhei.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br><br>
'''District (Kreis)''' : [[Kleve (kreis)|Kleve]][[File:Kleve2.kreis.jpg|60 px|right]]<br>(until 1969 [[Geldern (kreis)|Geldern]])<br><br><br>
'''District (Kreis)''': [[Kleve (kreis)|Kleve]][[File:Kleve.kreis.jpg|60 px|right]]<br>(until 1969 [[Geldern (kreis)|Geldern]])<br><br><br>
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'''Additions''':<br>
* 1969 [[Amt Aldekerk]]
* 1969 [[Amt Aldekerk]]

Latest revision as of 08:44, 16 June 2024

Wappen von Kerken/Arms (crest) of Kerken
KERKEN

Country: Germany
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State: Nordrhein-Westfalen
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District (Kreis): Kleve
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(until 1969 Geldern)


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Official blazon
German Gespalten von rot und silber (weiß), darin über je einer Mispelblüte eine Kirche in verwechselten Farben.
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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 16, 1971.

The two churches are canting elements (Kirch = kerk = church), for Aldekerk and Nieukerk. The two roses are the old symbol of Geldern and represent Eyll and Stenden, which were possessions of the dukes of Geldern.

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Literature: Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Nagel, R. : Rheinisches Wappenbuch, Köln, 1986.




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