Baltrum

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BALTRUM

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1972 Norden)

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1960.

The arms show the local bell-tower, which has been the symbol of the island for more than 150 years. The spurs are taken from the arms of Norden.

The colours symbolise sand and water.

The arms on a special cancellation 1976

Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972; Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.