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'''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> | |||
'''District (Kreis)''': [[Hochsauerlandkreis]][[File:arnsberg.kreis.jpg|60 px|right]]<br>(until 1975 [[Meschede (kreis)|Meschede]])<br><br><br> | |||
'''Amt''': [[Amt Bestwig|Bestwig]] (until 1975)<br/> | |||
'''Additions''':<br> | |||
* 1975 [[Heringhausen]] | |||
* 1975 [[Nuttlar]] | |||
* 1975 [[Ostwig]] | |||
* 1975 [[Ramsbeck]] | |||
* 1975 [[Velmede]] | |||
** 1938 Halbeswig | |||
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|'''German''' | |||
| In Silber ein blaues Andreaskreuz. | |||
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|'''English''' | |'''English''' | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The arms were granted on February 25, 1977. | The arms were granted on February 25, 1977. | ||
The arms show a St. Andrew's cross, as St. Andrew is the patron saint of the church in Velmede. Historically the Velmede parish encompassed most of the present municipality. The silver and blue colours are derived from the arms of the County of Arnsberg, to which the area historically belonged. | The arms show a St. Andrew's cross, as St. Andrew is the patron saint of the church in Velmede. Historically the Velmede parish encompassed most of the present municipality. The silver and blue colours are derived from the arms of the County of Arnsberg, to which the area historically belonged. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]:Belke et al., 1986 | |||
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{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:German Municipalities B]] | [[Category:German Municipalities B]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:53, 15 August 2024
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Country: Germany  State: Nordrhein-Westfalen  District (Kreis): Hochsauerlandkreis  (until 1975 Meschede) Amt: Bestwig (until 1975)
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| German | In Silber ein blaues Andreaskreuz. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on February 25, 1977.
The arms show a St. Andrew's cross, as St. Andrew is the patron saint of the church in Velmede. Historically the Velmede parish encompassed most of the present municipality. The silver and blue colours are derived from the arms of the County of Arnsberg, to which the area historically belonged.
Literature:Belke et al., 1986
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