Leer (kreis)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
LEER (LER)
State : Niedersachsen
Additions : 1932 Weener
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 12, 1952.
The lion is the lion of the Ukena family. Fokko Ukena established his power in the areas of Moormerland, Overledingerland, Uplengen and Rheiderland, which are now part of the Landkreis Leer.
The arms on a road sign on the Dutch-German border. |
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes; Linder and Olzog, 1996