Krummhörn
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KRUMMHÖRN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich
Additions : 1972 Campen, Canum, Eilsum, Freepsum, Greetsiel, Grimersum, Groothusen, Hamswehrum, Jennelt, Loquard, Manslagt, Pewsum, Pilsum, Rysum, Upleward, Uttum, Visquard, Woltzeten, Woquard
Origin/meaning :
The arms are a combination of the harpy of Emden and Nordfriesland, as well as the lion of the Grimersum family (see Grimersm). The wavy division line symbolises the many waterways in the area.