Ströbeck
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STRÖBECK (Schachdorf Ströbeck)
State : Sachsen-Anhalt
District (Kreis) : Harz (until 2007 Halberstadt)
Incorporated into : 2010 Halberstadt
Official blazon
In Rot ein übereck gestelltes, schwarz-silbern geschachtetes Schachbrett mit 64 Feldern.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on November 27, 1937.
Already since the 16th centiry the village is known for its chess players and boards. Hence th euse of a chessboard on the arms.
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