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The left part of the small shield shows a lock and some wavy bars indicating the geographical position on the borders of the Wattenmeer (Wadden Sea) and the struggle to keep the water out of the district. | The left part of the small shield shows a lock and some wavy bars indicating the geographical position on the borders of the Wattenmeer (Wadden Sea) and the struggle to keep the water out of the district. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. |
Revision as of 14:13, 27 August 2023
Norden District Country : Germany State : Niedersachsen Incorporated into: |
German | In Silber eine in der linken Schildhälfte aus dem Schildfuß wachsende, blaue ostfriesische Windmühle. Aus ihrem Dach ragt nach rechts eine Stange mit Haken heraus, an dem mit der Fessel ein Wappenschild befestigt ist. Er ist gespalten und zeigt vorn in Blau einen silbernen halben Adler am Spalt, begleitet von drei goldenen sechsspitzigen Sporenrädern, hinten in Gold ein geschlossenes blaues Sieltor über drei blauen Wellenbalken. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 3, 1948.
The windmill is a typical mill for the area of Ostfriesland, to which Norden belongs. The eagle in the small arms is taken from the arms of the local Benninga family. The spurs next to the eagle are taken from the arms of the city of Norden.
The left part of the small shield shows a lock and some wavy bars indicating the geographical position on the borders of the Wattenmeer (Wadden Sea) and the struggle to keep the water out of the district.
Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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