Hemmendorf (Salzhemmendorf)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
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HEMMENDORF
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Hameln-Pyrmont
Incorporated into : 1973 Salzhemmendorf
Official blason:
Ein aufgerichteter, nach links schauender, goldener, blaugekrönter Löwe auf rotem Grund.
Origin/meaning :
The oldest seal of the town dates from around 1400 and already shows the lion of the Lords of Homburg. The town belonged to the Lords of Homburg from 1226-1409. All later seals have shown the same lion.
 The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.