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Revision as of 11:58, 25 July 2023


SOTTMAR

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Wolfenbüttel
Incorporated into : 1974 Denkte

Wappen von Sottmar/Arms (crest) of Sottmar
Official blazon
German In Blau unter einem goldenen Sparren eine goldene Sonne.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The name Sottmar means 'southern place' and the sun is therefore seen as a canting symbol. The chevron is seen as a roof and thus refers to the second part of the meaning of the name.

The colours are those of the Duchy of Braunschwig, to which the area historically belonged.





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