Boitzum
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BOITZUM
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Region Hannover (1974-2001 Hannover, until 1974 Springe)
Incorporated into : 1974 Springe
Official blazon
In Blau unter einem aufrechten, silbernen Sparren eine silberne Pflugschar.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on January 15, 1949.
The chevron is taken from the arms of the Lords von Adenoys, who owned the village until 1325. The plough refers to the agricultural character of the village.
Literature : Wappenbuch des Landkreises Hannover