Gerdau

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GERDAU

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Uelzen
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Suderburg

Official blazon

(de)

Origin/meaning

The silver wavy bend symbolises the Gerdau river. The upper half shows two horse-heads, shown in a way as often seen on local farms on the rooftops. It also symbolises the State of Niedersachsen. The base shows an arrowpoint for the historical inhabitation of the area.