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'''DEMMIN (DM)'''
'''DEMMIN (DM)'''


State : [[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]]<br/>
State:[[Mecklenburg-Vorpommern]]<br/>
Additions : 1994 Altentreptow, Melchin<br>
Additions:1994 Altentreptow, Melchin<br>
Incorporated into : 2011 [[Mecklenburgische Seenplatte]], [[Vorpommern-Greifswald]]
Incorporated into: 2011 [[Mecklenburgische Seenplatte]], [[Vorpommern-Greifswald]]


[[File:demmin.kreis.jpg|center|alt=Wappen von {{PAGENAME}}/Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]
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The bull's head is the symbol for Mecklenburg. The griffin and the chequered field are derived from the arms of the Dukes of Pommern-Wolgast. The district historically was part of Mecklenburg and Pommern. The silver tower is taken from the arms of the city of [[Demmin]]. The open door symbolises the hospitality of the people in the district.  
The bull's head is the symbol for Mecklenburg. The griffin and the chequered field are derived from the arms of the Dukes of Pommern-Wolgast. The district historically was part of Mecklenburg and Pommern. The silver tower is taken from the arms of the city of [[Demmin]]. The open door symbolises the hospitality of the people in the district.  




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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Linder and Olzog, 1996.
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]:Linder and Olzog, 1996.


[[Category:Kreiswappen]]
[[Category:Kreiswappen]]

Latest revision as of 07:44, 13 August 2024

DEMMIN (DM)

State:Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Additions:1994 Altentreptow, Melchin
Incorporated into: 2011 Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Vorpommern-Greifswald

Wappen von Demmin (kreis)/Arms (crest) of Demmin (kreis)
Official blazon
German blazon wanted
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 8, 1995.

The bull's head is the symbol for Mecklenburg. The griffin and the chequered field are derived from the arms of the Dukes of Pommern-Wolgast. The district historically was part of Mecklenburg and Pommern. The silver tower is taken from the arms of the city of Demmin. The open door symbolises the hospitality of the people in the district.





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Literature:Linder and Olzog, 1996.