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The arms are based on the legend of two free farmers who were mentioned in the 8<sup>th</sup> century. This means that Föhrste was the oldest village in the Kreis Alfeld. They had to defend their freedom with swords, which is symbolised in the arms. | The arms are based on the legend of two free farmers who were mentioned in the 8<sup>th</sup> century. This means that Föhrste was the oldest village in the Kreis Alfeld. They had to defend their freedom with swords, which is symbolised in the arms. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Barner, W. : Wappen und Siegel des Kreises Alfeld. Hildesheim, 1940 and 1953. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Barner, W. : Wappen und Siegel des Kreises Alfeld. Hildesheim, 1940 and 1953. |
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