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The two crossed keys are the symbol of the Archdiocese of Bremen, as the Archbishops had a large influence in the area for many centuries. The lion is taken as a symbol for the Saxon King Heinrich der Löwen (Henry the lion), who granted market rights to the village in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The red and gold of the chief are the colours of the State of Oldenburg, to which the area later belonged. | The two crossed keys are the symbol of the Archdiocese of Bremen, as the Archbishops had a large influence in the area for many centuries. The lion is taken as a symbol for the Saxon King Heinrich der Löwen (Henry the lion), who granted market rights to the village in the 13<sup>th</sup> century. The red and gold of the chief are the colours of the State of Oldenburg, to which the area later belonged. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Furchert, 2003 | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Furchert, 2003 | ||