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Ein rot bewehrter goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge steht im blauen Feld auf einem waagerechten, mit dem Mundstück links hingelegten roten Jagdhorn. | Ein rot bewehrter goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge steht im blauen Feld auf einem waagerechten, mit dem Mundstück links hingelegten roten Jagdhorn. | ||
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Gifhorn received town and market rights in 1275 from Johann, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Since the late 14<sup>th</sup> century the city used its own seals. | Gifhorn received town and market rights in 1275 from Johann, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Since the late 14<sup>th</sup> century the city used its own seals. | ||
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GIFHORN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Gifhorn
Additions : 1974 Gamsen, Kästorf, Neubokel, Wilsche, Winkel
German |
Ein rot bewehrter goldener Löwe mit roter Zunge steht im blauen Feld auf einem waagerechten, mit dem Mundstück links hingelegten roten Jagdhorn. |
English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
Gifhorn received town and market rights in 1275 from Johann, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. Since the late 14th century the city used its own seals.
All lseals show the lion of the Welfen dynasty, to which the Dukes of Braunschweig belonged, as well as a canting horn. The colours are known since the 18th century and have not changed since.
Seal from around 1900 |
The arms by Hupp in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Postal cancellation 1976 |
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